Thanks to all of you for your helpful comments and suggestions. As I mentioned in my post, I do have a few technique books that I have been looking through again, and I also got the Hargrave book from the library. That one is for machine applique, but it is very helpful. After I do some practicing with the different methods, I have decided I want to do a Sunbonnet Sue quilt for my new grandneice who is coming in May.