Back To Basic Applique

While I wait to order the backing fabric for a large fall-ish looking quilt I just made, I needed to do some handstitching.  When I lose the calluses on my fingertips, I know I've been neglecting my handstitching.

 This may look like just a basket of stems...

well, it is just a basket of stems. 

But in a day or two it will be filled with lots of appliqued hot-colored Florida flowers and leaves.  And some embroidery.  And maybe some beads.  I'm all about embellishment these days.  I'll try to restrain myself from giving it a glitter dusting.

--cds