Hi
I did think on that but as the front piece for the pillowcase is 20.5 by 27 inch and the blocks of the pug, cow and dachshund are large blocks ranging for 10x12inch(which there will be two of) to 14x22 piecing the fronts instead of appliqué sound like it will look better and with my low skill at appliqué be easier.
I am using blocks from sew fresh quilts.
Have you used appliqué for such large blocks going onto a small area?