Thank you, Elaine,
Although I've done needle turn applique on a quilt a few years ago, it's the problem of how to back the tail fin that's the dilemma and what I meant that I hadn't done before, sorry for not explaining that. I will be trying different stitches on this quilt, as I'm also wanting it to sparkle and to sew beads etc on it.
Your explanation of painting makes perfect sence, thank you. I'll give that a try as I might not be diluting it enough.
Again, thank you.