applique is done - need to add a little bit of embroidery (mostly leave veins) then quilt.  Almost there.  I think I've decided I don't like prepared edge as much as I thought.  I had lots of problems with too much glue/starch, difficult to needle.  Especially with the hand died hombre fabric  - not exactly batik but very difficult to sew through (all the sunflower) and many of the leaves.  I had to resort of a finger cot to pull the needle through, also had to wet it several times as the glue in combination with multiple layers was just too much.  Next time I really must just do dots of glue

geesh - I forgot the picture!

Nice work!

I  certainly hope that when you look at it that you will eventually be able to forget all of the difficulty you had in creating it.

like!

I use the glue stick from Appliquick... never have any issues getting thru the glue...it's kinda expensive, but worth it to not engage in swearing...

I'm sure I will.  I'm debating about reworking the chickadee's head.  the white is appliqued on top of the black and looking at photos I think it shouldn't be so "round".  I think I can pull out a section and fold it down a bit farther, make it more flat.  considering....

I have one from sewline, but have only used it for EPP.  I also seem to end up pinning some as they often come lose with handling.  overkill

Cathy (cacnurse1) said:

I'm trying not to leave too much behind for my friends to complete when I can't.  Nibbling away at it.

it was shocking how much was left from Denise...it's a call out to all of us! I have so many projects in work! I am hopefully going to get at least a few of them buttoned down soon..

Oh... I have another grandbaby on the way! My DD is expecting in Jan...a wee lassie this time! So of course, stuff for her takes precedence!!

That's beautiful Dee!

That came out great. On applique I still use the old fashioned needle turn applique for the most part, no lengthy prep and I find the whole process relaxing.

I put a white fabric under see thru fabric when I applique.