I wrapped up fusing the applique on the watercolor nativity quilt yesterday afternoon.  I like the way it’s coming together and now that the tiny pieces are finished (either by omission or just plain being done), I am really excited once again to work on this project.  I decided that I will paint the faces and beards.  The pattern has tiny applique’ beards and eyes but I think I can do a better job with textile paints and small brush…at least I THINK I can!  Here is the latest picture of the progress.  My next step is to quilt this and I think I’ll do some straight stitch around the applique’s and maybe a stipple over the background.  Once it’s quilted, I’ll do the painting.

More next time…

Sandi