Thank you for your help. I've taken a look at some of the youtube videos. It definitely helps to see someone doing it. I bought the pattern because it said beginner and the comments said it was very easy. haha!! Maybe for them! I think I am one of those learners who has to see rather than read. The directions that came with this include both machine (no folding edges under) and hand applique. Is needle turn the same as machine? I'm going to do machine. I'd like to do hand but not enough time between now and Christmas. I went to JoAnn this morning and got a good deal on 3 different kinds of interface and pillow forms (40% off, plus my coupon for an additional 25% off). Came home and realized I forgot to get muslin for another project. Oh well.
Here is a picture of what I hope to applique. This is a mug but I'm doing as a pillow instead.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4893027...=sr_gallery_31