http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/media/g/sameedscomcastnet/tags/Hand+Quilting/Machine+Applique/Lap/default.aspxTags: Hand Quilting, Machine Applique, LapenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/media/p/230426.aspxSat, 23 Jul 2011 18:38:10 GMT722ae0af-0843-4f69-80d5-ea157d187469:230426Sharon6<p>this was my &#39;do-it-yourself&#39; birthday gift from my husband. &nbsp;Then in my stash, I found some old bear mat&#39;l and what was, at one time, going to be a tote bag, so that became the backing. &nbsp;The bear cut-outs came pre-cut; I started out machine appliqueing, but then finished hand appliqueing cuz it looked better.</p>