Good for you jolo! Glad to see you back!
Since its 100F outside, its keeping me inside this week, so hope to get back on track.
There is a really interesting article on hand applique in the American Quilter mag. this month (I got mine yesterday). Its about using coffee filters to partially stitch your design together prior to putting it on your background. Really helps to get everything arranged properly vs doing it piece by piece....If you get the opportunity to read it...you should.