OK, now we need to do another accuracy check...
The directions say to turn under 1/4 inch along the top edge of the fan and applique to the background piece. so,
I cut a 12 1/5 inch block of background fabric.. layed my fan in place. and guess what.. it was a tiny bit crooked on the edges..
you can work with the crooked edges, but since there is nothing we need to match to, I chose to move the fan down on the backgroud block until the entire edge on both sides lined up,,, I will trim after it is appliqued in place...