I never thought about applique on it to change it up! Now that is a good idea. That one is completely hand pieced (the trees) I just got to the point that I hated what it looked like. I think I might take the borders off and try something else with it and maybe try something like adding some applique. Thanks so much k3n! Good thinking.
LoL pocoelle ... You are very kind thank so much.
sandpat .. those embrodery pictures take a while to do. I get too fussy with them. But, I too love the handwork. That is why I collect it too. It is wrong that someone doesn't charish it. I wouldn't part with my mother's work for anything.
And sweet bev ... How big are your blocks? I have some orphan blocks I did a long time ago waiting for a home.