just finished a new design sample. not sure how it will be received at shows. not anything like anything else i’ve done. there will be at least two of these ‘mandala-type’ and then, who knows. the series will probably be named “In a Word” (and still For the Love of Applique)and all the designs will have a one word name – this one being “Love”. i have a flower one drawn (very roughly) that will be “Hope”, if it makes it off the drawing board. ^_^ and the one i am about to begin sewing is “Patience”.
yes, that is ‘reverse applique’, but with a twist cause there’s some regular applique on top of it. i wasn’t sure how difficult it would be. am happy to report that reverse applique seems easier than regular in some ways – so, it’s ok.
obviously i (we) are not homeless. wolves not completely gone, but we at least have some time. hopefully the daycare will be up and running soon and providing some income. and i have shows beginning next month. on a rather tight budget for now! orders would certainly help. ^_^
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msapplique 
January 10, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I just wanted to say that I love your patterns and am so sorry you are having problems. I was born and raised in CA and
my sister lives in Auburn. I too hand applique and have made my own patterns…Have not decided on how to sell them. Most people now just want to machine applique…so sad. I’m now in Michigan. Hang onto the mustard seed, it really helped
me during the last 5 years with my husbands illness. Good luck and god bless