Step 1. Assemble "Placement
Guide" drawing. Trace drawing onto a sheet of tracing paper
and use as a "Placement Guide" when placing pieces to be
appliquéd on background square.
Step 2. Make bias strips
for stems. (Refer to Placement Guide for length of stem.) Fold green
fabric 1 3/4" x length of stem bias strip in half, wrong sides
together. Stitch 1/4" from raw edge. Trim seam allowance to 1/8".
Press tube flat, centering seam allowance on back so raw edge isn't
visible from front. (Using 5/8" bias bar makes pressing faster
and easier.)
Step 3. Fold 14"
background square as shown in Diagram 1. Finger press folds to form
guidelines.
