I am officially done with the applique portion of DD's red/beige quilt.  I added a little bit of embroidery where it seemed to need it but I'm moving on now.  It was fun, a little sad I'm done with the applique but not enough to make 3 more.  I am planning to add a narrow border around the string & applique blocks, then start making QST blocks tonight.  Then maybe some 4 or 9 patches for the next round.  Hope you enjoy.

Maybe I can bring it to the AZ retreat in 2022 and Linda can see it in person and we can talk about how much we love applique. 

really, really nice, Dee.  :-) 

Really, really pretty!

Dee those are absolutely gorgeous!  I love the color, the applique, and also love how you put the string edges.  It makes the applique look like it pops up higher.  The embroidery makes a nice accent too.  The whole thing is just so, so pretty.

gorgousness!!

I can see the love in this quilt.

thanks everyone.  Appreciate the comments.  I do need some suggestions for the next round.  see separate post

And yes Judy, I am thinking of my dear daughter as I sew, imagining her curled up on her way too big for her apartment sofa with her sweet kittie.

You are now obligated to someday share a photo of DD, quilt, and kittie on the sofa.

Such beautiful work!  And patience! I have less of that these days. DD is going to love this quilt.

Sue in IL

Wow, Dee!!