The Splendid Sampler -- Flying High

I love needle-turn applique and Janet Clare's block for The Splendid Sampler gave me an excuse to practice this skill.  Here is my Flying High block:

Click HERE to see everyone else's Flying High block.

I said that I love needle-turn applique, and I do.  Needleturn applique is much easier with the right tools:

• a bright light
• a straw needle
• ultra-thin thread
• applique pins
• a leather thimble
• a removable quilt marker
• a high-quality tooth pick (for rolling the edge of the fabric under)

Over the years, I've accumulated a collection of quality quiltng tools and I'm spoiled.  I don't think I could quilt without them!

I hope we have more applique blocks in the future!