Applique is a wonderful past time ~ relaxing, rewarding and engaging. These applique' quilt designs can be done in any method of applique' the maker desires - needleturn, starch prepped edges, fused and sewn by machine or hand. Consider Traditional Primitive's original notions for starch basting to prep the edges for a finished edge rather than a raw edge, and then sew in place by machine or hand. You'll get great results!