A Tisket A Tasket Block 12

I decided to use some of my Christmas fabrics for this block.  I also had to look through my stripes to find some "candy cane" fabric as well.  I love my tiny bias tape maker for the 1/4 inch handles.  I find that starching the bias strip first helps to thread it through the opening to get it started.  This is one of the places that I use steam when pressing!
Once again, the appliques were prepared using water soluble stabilizer and a washable glue stick.  Machine appliqued with monofilament thread and machine embroidered. 

Question Answered

I was asked about the water soluble stabilizer that I use for my applique.  The kind I have been using is found here.  It is easy to use - I just trace the shape using a pencil, then cut out, making sure to cut on the inside of the line, as the fabric takes up a bit of space when turning under, and I don't want my applique pieces to grow.... It does wash away, leaving a little bit of fiber behind that provides a tiny trapunto effect.
I have also been looking at this type , but haven't tried it yet.  It is fusible, so that would help to hold it in place until the seam allowance is glued to the back side.