Thanks for your suggestions, Woody. I've done a lot of freezer paper applique and am trying my hand at needle turn. I'll have to check out the u-tube videos. That might help a lot.
My avatar is the applique challenge from block central about 8 years ago. I used the freezer paper method for it and hand quilted it. I've seen the affairs of the heart. That's a lovely quilt as well. I'll keep my eye out for your finished post. I'm sure it is fantastic.