I am planning a hand applique as my machine applique is sometimes dead on and sometimes obviously off.. my hand stitches I can do at night on the couch. I think it will whip up fast. I just went through ALL 835 pictures on flicka on this quilt so many change ups.. most were pretty good. I saw what I didnt want it to come out like for me personally so this was a good advance lesson on what appeals to me vs what I would be sad I put all that time into and not love. I will post pics as I make them, hope you do the same!