Originally Posted by lisamortell
Lesley
Thank you so much for posting the progression on your blocks I just ordered my pattern yesterday and plane to try to so this with all of you fellow quilters. I have never done this type of applique except for a short intro class and they said nothing about cutting away the back. So please post a much detail as you can and as many steps as possible it will help the beginners like me more than you know.
Lisa
Hi, Lisa, it will be lovely to have you join us. I cut the backs of mine away as I want mine for a bed quilt, and this way it will 'handle' fairly softly, rather like a pieced quilt. The stiffest versions will be those that have had all layers fused and none cut away. They will make very good wall hangings. Then there are several options in between, depending on how the apps. are applied and stitched. You still have lots of time to practice before the official start.