Thank you all so much. I still don't know for sure what I will do but am thinking machine applique will be much faster for me (done lots of that) and will probably stand up to washings better too. I was just concerned about the quilt being stiff but will check out the light steam a seam and see how I like that. Learning so much since I have been reading this board but with each new thing I learn comes more questions. LOL
Thanks again,
Bailey