Chocoholic

Perfect, thank you so much. I don't know why I didn't think of checking the fact that it didn't have an HTML in it.

I can't seem to locate Mike amymore. Is he still making these lights? I have a customer who would like them.

I find that these types of quilts are time to 'play' and just let your imagination take you wherever. Sounds like you have the idea, leaves on trees, etc. I usually use a 3.5 needle, but as far as thread, I have used lots of different types of Superior thread, from So Fine! to King Tut and lots in between. Have fun and enjoy. Look forward to seeing a picture of it.

Marlette, When I do fusible on a quilt, I cut out a doughnut of the fusible. Just leave about 1/4-3/8 inch around the edge and then fuse that down to the fabric. That way, you only have a small amount of fusible, which takes away that 'stiff' feeling. I have done several quilts like this and people are always asking what I do as my machine applique feels as soft as hand applique. I also use Steam a Seam 2 Lite which gives a softer feel. I have had no trouble quilting through the Steam a Seam 2 Lite with my longarm. Of course, if the applique is small, I just outline it and don't quilt in it, but by making that doughnut, even if you have to quilt in the applique, there isn't very much of the fusible to go through.

I also love Dream Wool for wallhangings as it give so much dimension so your quilting really stands out. I also like Dream Wood for cuddle quilts, as it is just that, cuddly! I, too have had problems with Hobbs 80/20 and pokeys. I don't carry it, as I also hate the 'feel' of it. Gives me shivers to touch it, but have had customers bring it to me to use.