Peggy, applique was my passion until I started losing my eyesight. I can still pet and appreciate that work
but no I don't do it anymore.
Some wonderful ideas here, thank you all. I've been pondering that fabric, and my proclivities since I put the post up.
#1 problem, I love small pieces. 1.5" is my go to size, followed by 2", with 2.5" coming in a distant third. This toile cut to feature the motifs would probably have 8.5" or 9" blocks. Gasp.
#2 problem is I quit buying fabric in 2001 and never did buy much yardage, so coordinated elegant is probably not in my wheelhouse. Green scraps is what I have to draw on here. Yellow scraps would be harsh I think. Pink? I like that idea, but my pink stack is about 6" high, that would be enough for a doll quilt
I would appreciate continuing feedback, I'm sure I'm not the only one here with toile tucked away as too good to use. Life is short and then we die...use the fabric!
thinking about applique though..here is my last one, in 30's all hand done while away from home caring for my father in law. (quilting was done by Becky, a member here at the time) The Boston Commons was finished during that time, but still awaits the perfect reverse side.