Another couple of hours completed. The skirt is getting so stiff and heavy that it is really time consuming to finish the applique. However I think the black applique is nearly finished. There are a couple of sections that will be quite time consuming, but the rest of the blak is tiny sections filling in 'loops'. I find its easier to look from the back of the skirt now to see where I have missed bits. Next, I need to finish the gold applique on the skirt and then finish the bodice and sleeves. I will be onto making up the dress in no time (relatively speaking).