The latest Cassandra's Circle block is "Lost Love".
I chose to use reverse appliqué for the center heart - because I've never really done reverse appliqué on a project. I figured the heart would be an easy intro to the process, thanks to the generous size, easy curves and only one point.
As with my last Cassandra's Circle block, I used machine appliqué with monofilament thread to stitch everything in place. I've been doing plenty of hand stitching on flamingo hexies and quilt bindings, so I didn't want to add more strain to my wrists by doing hand appliqué.
I've been giving some thought to my next appliqué project, and looking for inspiration online and in my quilt book library. Last week, Lori from Humble Quilts mentioned a new (free) BOM from Sentimental Stitches: Poppy's Polka Dot Garden.
I went ahead and downloaded the fabric requirements and setting plan, along with blocks one and two. I'm still in thinking mode though, as the blocks are only nine inches in size - smaller than what I've been stitching lately. I do love all the designs in the quilt, so maybe I'll take the plunge - I'm always up for a quilting challenge!
