I came across an interesting web site today, that of Rose Rushbrooke’s, “The Art of Rose Rushbrooke.” You can get tutorials on hand applique at this page: http://www.roserushbrooke.com/how-to-applique-1.html
Hand piecing at: http://www.roserushbrooke.com/how-to-hand-piece-1.html
And ruching at: http://www.roserushbrooke.com/how-to-ruche.html
Rose’s photo of completed ruched flower
Very nicely done!