I am very interested in learning to machine applique (raw edge) and especially doing a border. Any suggestions for books or tutorials? Thanks for all your help!

I would applique the border before putting it on the quilt, if you are going to sew around the appliques edges. It isn't easy wrangling a quilt top to do this, after the borders are put on.
I might even cut the border slightly larger, in case the edges fray from handling them :D:D:D

Here is a basic tute I did : http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-77851-1.htm

hope you can get it to download :thumbup:

also use the search button up top here and type in applique- you will find lots of topics :lol:

When learning a new technique I like to take a class from a good instructor...Also, you tube has an abundance of videos on just about any quilting topic....Here's one for example...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9efLUOdIoCY

Sandi

I've found "Applique Made Easy" by Karen Costello very good. Lots of how to and tips for hand and machine methods, and guides for notions etc.

edit: sorry, the link I tried will not work, but Amazon have it!