No two turtles are alike in nature. Why should they be identical in our applique? I do applique--machine and hand--and I think your quilt looks good. Maybe this is your quilt's way of saying what it wants. I am a firm believer in listening to your quilts. When I go with the flow things all work out well. If I try to fight the quilt and do it my way NOTHING goes right. Listen and learn from your quilt. (PS No, I don't hear voices.)
