Originally Posted by jljack
I'm so excited to get my fabrics so I can start this. When I started quilting I saw a beautiful Baltimore style quilt that our guild ladies did for the opportunity quilt, and I thought "I will NEVER be able to do something like that". But if I do machine applique I should be fine and get through this.
Machine applique is a good place to start, if you use the clear monofiliment thread, with a small zig-zag, it will look like hand applique.
The other way is to use black buttonhole throught, for a folk art look.
Either way is beautiful, just depends on what you like.