Hi bearisgray, I hadn't thought of doing a straightstitch around the applique. Definately something to think about. Thanks!
Originally Posted by
bearisgray
Hello - from Minnesota -
My suggestions would be - applique however you want to - then do a straight stitch (or hand quilting stitch) through all three layers around the appliequel
I think all of the blocks should have all three layers stitched together somehow - but that's me. I think the stitching showing on the back would be okay.
(I'm sort of in the OCD group!)