I am doing a block for someone who is going through kemo. We all agreed to each do a QAYG block. Some background. I am beginner quilter. I have never done satin stitch or FMQ. I have decided to do an applique block. I was thinking of doing a satin stitch on the sandwich and that by doing that it would limit the amount of FMQ that I would need to do. Is this the best way to do this or should I do the satin stitch on the block and then make the sandwich and then do the FMQ.

Thanks,
Robyn

I would do the satin stitch on the block and then do the FMQ. If you don't do FMQ yet, why not use your walking foot and do a grid pattern. Also, if you have not done applique yet, you could do try raw edge applique. What pattern/block did you pick?

Satin stitch first, then quilt. I like to echo quilt the shape of the applique.

I've done blanket stitch on appliques in the past. I've only been doing applique for a very short time now.

what a CUTE block!!!
it woudl be cute done in a blanket stitch or satin and then FMQ the blue background....

You did a great job on your block!! I love the bird house!!!

You've done a GREAT job! I would blanket stitch around the applique, sandwich, use a walking foot around the bird house, and then FMQ a few clouds in the blue. You're very talented!!

Love the bird house block. should be nice. Sue

Very cute! It'll look great!

Gorgeous block! Some great advice from the others...just go for it and have fun:)