Okay, just off the top of my head, I'll guess 1,746 pieces. Let me know if I win.
You already have a hawaiian top appliqued? What is the pattern? Did you tell me this before? I really am thinking of just jumping into that big one right away. Let me ask you, do you do the applique basting 1/2" from the edge or do you use the Roxanne glue baste? One of my patterns suggests using that glue baste stuff, but I am thinking it would be hard to control. Have you used it?