I was just putting big goofy eyes on tropical fish. Really. My manner of appliqué is seriously sturdy. I gather a circle of fabric around a dime, press it hard, ease the coin out and stitch the circle down. Firmly. This technique won't win any prizes but it will last through daily washing and abuse for a few years. Sometimes, the USA dime is really too big for the puppy, crab or other critter. Not a very subtle beg - but do any of you just happen to have any furrin coins smaller than a dime that you'd like to donate to my quilting for preemies? Polly
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14 years ago