I took her class. Be sure you have an iron that gets hot. My small iron did not get hot enough nor was it big enough. A pair of serrated sharp scissors is a must to prevent fraying of the fabric edges. The big pressing/applique mat is wonderful and I wouldn't do one without it. The only thing I would do differently then her way when making another at home is to do all the background first then add the pieces. She has you cut the background to fit around the pieces. I don't have that kind of patience. LOL The class was fun.