Thank you for all the kind remarks and suggestions for my first try at machine applique (
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-66008-1.htm). This is my next attempt at applique, a lot less ambitious- this time needle turn- it is a free pattern you can find here - scroll down-
http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/projects.php/page/4
This project is quick enough to still make for Easter.
Laura
Esther the Easter Chicken
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close up of quilting
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