Your response is so appreciated! There seems to be more in favor of the applique than against.
You know, in truth, feathered stars have gotten a bad reputation for being hard. I always believed that & that is not exactly true. The first one is actually the hard one. You learn how they go together doing the first one & then the rest are a piece of cake.
If you lay out your pieces, one star at a time (since mine were scrappy) & then assemble them in sections, they really are a pleasure to make. It is that first one that gives you problems, as said.
Being stubborn myself, I decided it was going to be made! I'm glad I persisted!
Many, MANY thanks for looking & for your opinions.
I am still quilting on my Jane Stickle Quilt (Dear JaneŠ) & I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on her. I do believe I might finish her in this lifetime. :mrgreen: