Mkotch - that's a really lovely quilt! Your orange peels are great, but I also really like the tumbler border. I will keep that in mind for next time I want a bit more interest to finish off a quilt.

You can also piece it. Here is a blog tutorial. http://sisterschoice.typepad.com/sis...eel-block.html

I know I have downloaded a free pattern from the net but am having difficulty locating it.

Just found it
Here is the template
http://www.popularpatchwork.com/site...range_Peel.pdf

and here are instructions
http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news...orange-peel/52

MKotch - your quilt is gorgeous!!!!!!!!

Also, what is iron able plastic? That's exactly what I'm looking for. Was going to cut a circle from my Tide bottle and try to use that as an iron able template for appliqué.

I use the Eleanor Burns method of appliqué but use same fabric for underside rather than webbing. Would like to try the turned method.

Mylar plastic that is heat resistant. thick enough for tracing around which is what i do.

I used light weight interfacing method to turn the edges and then hand appliqued it on. I draw around the shape on the non-bumpy side of the interfacing. Put the bumpy side of the interfacing to the right side of the fabric. Stitch around the shape on the line. Trim edges close to stitching. Slit the interfacing and turn to the wrong side of the fabric. The bumpy side with the fusible glue is now on the outside of the back. You can press this on your background and then either machine or hand applique. If I'm going to hand applique it I press it after I applique so I have a nice rolled edge to work with.
The template and starch method would work well too. Cut out your shape leaving a 1/8-1/4" seam allowance. Using the template as a guide brush liquid starch on the seam allowance and turn in seam allowance against the template. Press. Take the template out and your shape is ready to applique.

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Oh My Goodness, your quilt is so pretty! I hope mine comes out as good as yours,, thanks for your help in showing me your beautiful quilt..

Thank you feline fanatic, this looks really interesting, I don't know if I would be able to sew a curved seam and get it looking as good as she did hers, but it is worth a try. I'll give it a try and see what I like better. So far I think the interfacing and turn would be the best for a quilt that will be washed many times.. Thanks eveyone for your help

Heat Resistant Mylar Template Sheet 10" X 12" - Quilter's Rule ...you can get it on amazon.com or Missouri Star Quilt company - she had pkgs with four sheets.

I have some and believe its called Templar. Cut it to the shape you need, cut your fabric about 1/4" larger, dab starch on the seam allowances and iron them over the edge of the templar plastic. Then just pop out the plastic and use it for the next---and the next---etc.

Thanks, Jennifer! I love tumblers!