I've constructed some stratus..quite short ones with the 11/2 strips. I get impatient with piecing small pieces and this helps.
Also since I am doing a Sue Spargo BOM I will be using wool applique for some of the animals.
I am doing the windows on the house by reverse applique so they look recessed. Love taking someone else's lovely pattern and making it my own. Are there other creative ideas out there to add the additional pizazz?