Gorgeous blocks! Gorgeous work! Thanks for sharing.
FWDesigns, I love your furry black cat. What's his name?

Bev,
Love the Cinderella quilt. What a lucky granddaughter!

I haven't tried the back basting method but do understand the concept. My question is about doing small circles - those that are about 1/4" in diameter. Is back basting possible?

I am hand appliquing an Edyta Sitar project using needle turn but plan to back baste the next block. She uses a lot of tiny circles. -- I'll await answers from the experienced.

I have only done the back basting on one project, so I'm no expert.

But I would guess that you'd get smoother circles if you use the "yo-yo" sewing and starch method to prepare the circles. Those are some TINY circles. I think about 5/8" or 3/4" would be the smallest I would try with the back basting. Maybe not even those, as nice as you can get the circles when you use the yo-yo and starch preparation. I like a challenge, but mercy! Those are teeny! :D

cactusmomma - Go ahead and ask. To start you out, try this site http://www.appleblossomquilts.com/tips/ Connie Sue is a true expert.
cleodaisy

i received two really nice applique books from my best friend for Christmas........I have search the LQS and I still can not decided what fusible web to buy. Most of the patterns recommend Paper fusible back web......So far I have not found this. Could there be another name for this?? What would you recommend I buy. I will be machine appliquing.
Maybe hand appliquing someetime once I feel comfortable with the machine.
Suggestions would be so much appreciated.
Happy New Year

Suz - For lots of my circles I use paper punches with card stock. I am the odd-ball that doesn't starch and iron them. I could burn my fingers. My circles get stitched around. Next pull the stitches and squeeze the edges instead of ironing. They are stored in a plastic bag under a book to keep them from popping back up. No washing out of starch either!! Am I lazy or what?
cleodaisy

I might try that! Do you take the card stock circles out and then pull the stitches tight again? Or do you leave the card stock in until you're ready to sew the circles onto the quilt?

Suz---which Edyta Sitar project are you working on? I'm currently doing her Applique Affair pattern. I posted pictures on page 93 of this thread.

Two years ago a family member got married. I knew I wouldn't get it done. In the card I wrote to them that I will have their quilt done by their 50th wedding anniversary. So I still hae 48 years to go.