Update. I have satin stitched most of the interior onto stiffener which was then removed. Have a shot of a piece that did not get "tucked under" well enogh and needed another piece put behind it. Background is partially pieced. Plan to have it ready for quilting by the end of the week.
Tucked a small piece underneath and now must stitch on both sides which is not what I prefer to do, but it fixes the booboo!
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Marked around some of the dark on dark pieces so I could see where to sew.
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That little sliver of white is the stiffener showing through a hole!
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Ready to tear away some of the stiffener which is still on the back.
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Front side. Most of the stitching is done. Have to add the collar and tags. Toned down the light pieces which were too light. Will put onto a pieced background and then satin stitch the edges down. Getting closer!
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