Applying myself

While I'm getting the hang of the process of satin stitching densely around the edges of things, I'm still not very good at it, and I'm even less good, apparently, at choosing the correct backings to stabilize the things involved in the applique.  Lesson learned:  medium weight interfacing won't do, won't do at all.

A square watermelon pillow with a cute face was the kiddo's idea, and he's happy with the result, and that's what's important.