One of the best parts of VQW is seeing all the beautiful projects in the works! I managed to get Talking Turkey sandwiched today, I am using a pre-stenciled backing for the first time. Hope it turns out ok! I used 505 spray to baste it in spite of warnings that it could cause the blue ink to disappear but it doesn't seem to have any negative effect so far.
The plan is to use the couching foot and a variegated yarn on the back - a busy quilt deserves a busy/crazy back too, doesn't it? But if I don't like the look of it I will go to plan B, which would be a neutral thread front and back.