Quote Originally Posted by Sandy Navas View Post
I don't think it would be boring to leave your layer cake blocks plain - but love the idea of using the leaf applique. I would sew the blocks together first and then applique the leaves on so they appear to be falling - not like they were placed. Does that make sense? If they are over the seams they really will appear more random . . .

Like your idea. Now practice dust swirls like the wind blowing your leaves and you're home good. Things like this always appear better in my mind's eye than they do when I personally try to execute them though.
I can picture what you mean and absolutely love the idea! It is funny how you get locked into an idea then limit yourself to it. Thanks so much for opening my eyes to the possibilities! I will definitely try to come up with the blowing version of FMQ. I have only done stitch in the ditch so this will be something new!