I finished the corners, cut out the applique pieces and finished appliqueing the stem and one leaf. This is my first venture into needle turn applique. I am having a blast. The stem is a bit wavy but I guess that makes it look a bit more "natural." I also don't have the finances to buy silk thread in every color so I am using a smokey gray. You can see it a bit partially because of the color and partially because of my skill. I am not going to worry about it though. Eventually I will build a collection of silk threads if I decide to do alot more applique.