Garden Lady #10 - part 3

This is a continuation of two previous posts about the making of Garden Lady #10 - Winter Interest.

Face and hands were the next components.  I tried a technique recommended by Kestrel Michaud to eliminate/reduce the fraying of  the edges of fused applique.  She uses a diluted Mod Podge that she paints on the fabric and lets dry overnight.  I didn't know if this would work with Steam-A-Seam because she uses a different fusible product.  Well, I tried anyway.  I cut out pieces of the 4 values of fabric for the face and hands, fused it to Steam-A-Seam, then painted it with dilute Mod Podge and let it sit overnight.  The pieces curled up when they were wet, which they were supposed to do. 

Then, I prepared the face and hands the normal way.  When I pressed them together, they buckled a little bit, so will have to see how they look when applied to the background!  I decided to give this lady bright red hair~

Not sure if I like it so far, but I hope you do!