Gears of Time Quilt- Ribbon Stitch Applique

Here's a quilt I made for a challenge at the Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild back in March or so.

For the challenge, we were each given a paint chip from the hardware store and we were to make a quilt using that color. We were able to add neutrals. Needless to say, I didn't finish in time for the challenge. It sat on the back of my chair for a long time and I decided to pick it back up. I just finished quilting it with my walking foot and decided that the appliques needed more definition. Using the zig-zag stitch on my machine, I am outlining each gear with a ribbon stitch. I set my stitch to 3mm wide and almost 0mm between stitches creating a smooth outline.

I have three done here and the rest are waiting!

 I may put the binding on before finishing this step to stabilize the edges of the quilt.

Looks pretty neat on the back too!

Thanks for reading!
-Allyson