Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've been having some fun!!! :o)
Catherine, I've not done very much applique work. In fact a couple years ago I asked my sister to teach me how. The results, after about 10 minutes of work was, "Tiggers don't like applique!" and I was Tigger at that point! Not my cup of tea.
Well, I couldn't just leave it alone because every pattern I really like has some applique. SO.... I'm trying again to learn how. I'm still struggling but it's becoming easier. It's just like everyone says, I gotta keep practicing! "I hate practice too!"
In my minds eye, I just pick up the needle and presto, I've a beautiful applique block! Ha!
I also have to give Leslee credit for pushing me to try that little Hawaiian applique block.
Hopefully someday applique will become my project of choice.
Isnthatodd, That black and white quilt idea was taken from one of Yvonne Porcella's books. I just started cutting fabric and making things fit. If there was a hole I cut squares and strips until there wasn't a hole any more! It has to be my favorite project to date! Lots and lots of fun. (I have a math minor!)