Gannyrosie, in answer to your question....that tape is Clover Fusible tape, so I fused it then went down the centre of each one and sewed it on. Here's a link to the tape.
https://www.amazon.ca/Clover-Quick-F.../dp/B000YYZQF6
Thanks for the kind words everyone. That quilt holds pride of place in my sewing room.
Watson