I'm working on a quilt and being brave and including applique. I know how to, I just don't like doing handwork. Anyway, I'm not sure the best (read: easiest) order to do everything in, so I would appreciate your suggestions.
I have the center of the quilt top (bit smaller than twin size) finished. I'm adding a 9" border. In the border, I will applique 8 8" square designs (in the corners and halfway down each border). The main quilt top itself won't have any applique, just the border. I also don't have the applique patterns just yet. They're fairly simple, but I can't draw, so a friend is making them for me.
Should I attach the borders and then applique? Or applique on the 9" pieces of fabric, then attach them?
Should I quilt it now, then applique and attach the borders, and go back and quilt them? Or should I wait to quilt until after I get the applique and borders on?
Your expertise is appreciated!