I am doing a little update post as I have not posted recently due to recovering from surgery.
I cut out all my applique background block at the start of the project. Plus I also cut out the templates for the embroidery in plastic.
I am matching the thread colour for the embroidery to the fabric background.
I embroider all the blocks first before starting on the applique. I was on track to complete Chooky's recent attack plan then I had a few hiccups again! Here in the UK the May Day bank holiday weekend starts tomorrow, which means a long weekend to catch up on my blocks.