I'm jealous. :) I hope to make something beautiful in the near future. I see so much I want to learn and do but there just isn't enough time. My other desire along with hand applique is to learn stain glass techiques. There is a class starting in Sept. I will have to take a day of vacation to attend. I look at this way, if I was going to work that day I would have to drive the 100 mi so why not drive it for something pleasurable. I think the class is a monthly block class. I won't get to attend each month but hopefully enough to understand.
That not having enough time is why I want a quilt as you go project such as yours. The people on this board are sooooooooo talent.