they are both very pretty-just like you said, same pattern-different looks

Thanks, everyone, for all your nice comments.

Craftbear: the book Martina sent me is called "Applique Made Easy"; no author but it's an Oxmoor House publication. It gives instructions for different techniques. I used the freezer paper and starch technique.

Jan, those are great! You are thinking outside the box and expanding your horizons. Good for you.

I love your runners. I especially like taking one pattern and making it multiple times but no one can tell you did it.

very pretty.. good job on the circles..

They are so different. Love the purple one.

Jan!! I like them both but I love the batik one. You did a wonderful job!! :D :D