I took an online class with Quilt University... you are so right the applique' was fairly easy to stitch... then came the echo "hand" quilting...I made the I think it was called the "Bread Plant" pattern wall hanging... not quite finished..glad you brought up the topic...I will move it closer to the top of my UFO.. Maybe try working on your project each day and you wil see progress... good luck
Judy in Phx, AZ