A few months ago, I took on the challenge of a Block of the Week quilt with Piecing the Past. It was a Baltimore inspired pattern and required several applique blocks. No problem for me that I do not know how to applique. I had to learn and it has been challenging. But as they say, "no pain, no gain." I have been a little slow but it is really turning out nicely. I am so encouraged and excited about what I have learned that I am planning to follow it up with the next challenge, Signs of Spring, offered by the same source. I feel like a window has been opened to my soul!