Julie you are doing great! Nice improvements already in your satin stitch and the blanket stitch looks wonderful. Remember it is the stitch WIDTH that you adjust to get those sharp points without too much thick thread overlay at the point. In some situations you may adjust length also but start with the width first. Leah Day has great videos and tons of good instructions on all aspects of quilting. Be sure to check out her Blog too! You are going to be showing beautiful finished appliqué projects in no time! I just know it!