thanks I got a book from Penny Haren's Called 'Pieced Appliqu'e' it is great and she has several now. She also says we are to share the tips and ideas that are in her books. Check them out they are like these and GREAT!

Thanks for the post ! I have a book that has similiar colorful pieces of work. .Really appreciated the pictures!

I cannot believe the beautiful little stitches you make...I dont think my hands will take all the hand work because of arthritis...trying to think how to do by machine. TY for tutorial...excellent.

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Thank you so much for this tute :D:D:D

WOW that looks like fun......thank you! :-D

Thanks for sharing , i made this about 5 years ago for alifetime friend of mine, i had forgotten how pretty it is again thank you, might even help get rid of my quilters overload. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thank you for takin the time and effort to post this. :)

This method is lovely and I will try it. To Margie, Regarding machine work due to your arthritis: Eddie posted a tutorial with Cathedral Window done on the machine which would be easier on your hands. Hope it helps you.

Lovely....thanks so much for sharing. Your photos are very good at explaining what to do....you have a real talent for this....

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What if you machine the gathering stitches, then when you get to the stage of joining, machine all the 2 "folds" together , then put in the square pieces and close with machine again? Will that work? I have to get the topper out and see how we can machine join.