Last night I sat up sewing away madly and have managed to finish the sashings on each block. I think they look pretty spesh ;)

Realistically, the easy part is complete. Now I need to spend time taking each of these blank mini-canvasses and trying to work some applique magic. I have set myself a goal of one block completed per night but am under no illusions that this may be a very lofty goal! I think I will tackle the biggest block first. If I can achieve its completion surely I can sort the other ones out right,....?

Tonight I plan on doing some experimentation. I will dummy up some pieces to try out applique techniques on. I am thinking I may just raw edge applique the edges of each piece (once I figure out what raw edge applique is and how to do it!). Now the part I most struggle with begins,..... I need to select a stitch type (probably just straight-stitch) and thread colour/s. This is when I wish I had some artistic flair but alas,...... 'tis OK - there is a Princess who needs her Fairy quilt so I won't let a lil hurdle like a decision stop my mission. Even if I am the quintessential indecisive Libran!

J