Originally Posted by
soccertxi
are you using fusible? maybe when you do your cut outs, you can just trim the fusible so you just get the edges. The middle trimmed out. Also you can trim out the black under the red if you are worried about too much bulk. It could get thicker where you have the tusks. If you are worried about the colors, I think I would make two of the applique. Fuse it together on an applique sheet, then audition them on the quilt to see which one you like better. You can use the 2nd app for a pillow or your 2nd quilt! Its gonna be great! love it...
Trimming the layers was going to be my suggestion too. Just looking at your draft my first thought is to use the two fabrics already in the quilt the white it sits on is enough to define it and it shouldn't get lost in the overall design. But either will be beautiful it's one of those design choices that neither is the wrong decision.
This will be awesome when it's done can't wait to see the real thing.