Menage a Pear

I did another experimental pear patchwork block using silk sewn backward to a muslin foundation and then turned out and ironed flat. The applique looked okay, but was a bit thick to sew through with my embroidery needle.

Then I tried another needle-turned applique, this time doing it the way I thought it should work by cutting curves only when I reached them with the needle (and it was easier than the classic method.)

I think the third method works best for me, so that's what I'm going to use for the project.