Hey Elle, onwards and upwards, that's the spirit! Really I think the fans are so beautiful that all they need is a single piece back but I'm sure whatever you've got up your sleeve will be wonderful. And had you thought that when you stitch in the ditch round the fans, like you said, this pattern will show on the back? I'm sure you had thought of that! Just was wondering if it might interfere with a block design on the back as well. Ignore me if I'm being stoopid!!!