Robins Nest Round Two

I don't think I have ever posted my Robin's nest center medallion.
I am busy working on borders 3, 4, and 5.  I am making good progress on the diamond borders.

The medallion center is appliqued down to a large background then I added the scalloped applique border.  I have never done applique using the lines on the fabric as a guide for needleturn. I went to a Jinny Beyer lecture several years ago, and she called this "soft edge piecing." She appliqued shapes using the lines of a paisley fabric into complicated pieced blocks.  I liked the way this border turned out.

I need to decide if I am going to cut away the background behind the applique.  Even though it is pretty heavy, I think I am going to leave the layers for stability.

Hexagons are going slow, but I am still working on them at gymnastics and football practice. I may need to pick up the pace if I get all of the other borders done.

I sent off my Just Takes 2 top to the quilter last week.  I am looking forward to getting that one back.

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