Ducks, I like the blue too! You are allowed to change your mind if you like. It can get expensive if you buy it each time though! I think you can go lots of directions on the blue background.
Do you guys find that when you fuse applique pieces down, then blanket stitch...that they will fray a bit when you wash the quilt? I don't know if I just do it wrong or what, but I don't like the fraying part at all. I don't satin stitch well enough to make it look nice and smooth (like the appliqued by embroidery machine). That pretty much leaves me with needle turn...unless ya'll can tell me I'm just wrong about the fusibles.