ALL2PIECES- beautiful block. Agree with all Billi said about metalic thread, coats and Clark puts out a wonderful metalic, that is very easy to use. The silver is a little more tempermental, than the gold. When my new USB cable arrives I will show you my angel quilt that I made for my sister to go through Chemo with. It's all machine applique with satin stitch, not perfect, but looks really good.