Just Takes 2 Feb. 15

I've completed the Feb. 15 blocks for the Just Takes 2 mystery quilt. These are all 9" finished size blocks. This month there was traditional piecing, applique and paper piecing with a couple blocks that used a combination of techniques. The paper piecing I'm fairly comfortable with as I've done it in several projects. I've done a little applique but I still feel that it's a new technique for me. As I worked on this block, I kept reminding myself that real leaves aren't all the same even when they come from the same plant and that unless it's in a competition, no one will be looking closely at the applique. I suspect that as this project continues, there will be more applique. I'll get better and more comfortable with it as I do it.

Looking forward to March 1 when the next set of block directions come out.