http://www.quiltingdaily.com/media/g/savemyufo/tags/Bird+of+paradise/default.aspxTags: Bird of paradiseenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.quiltingdaily.com/media/p/16194.aspxTue, 16 Feb 2010 03:39:03 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:16194ses411<p>This was the result of a design class with Jane Sassman.&nbsp; I love the bold colors in the piece but my concerns are:</p> <p>1.&nbsp; Is the work balanced or do I need more at the bottom?</p> <p>2.&nbsp; Does it need more applique in the background or on the right hand side, or is the diagonal composition satisfactory?</p> <p>3.&nbsp; What sort of quilting should be done in the background and inside the applique pieces?</p> <p>4.&nbsp; What type of binding would enhance the piece?</p>