Two questions Patti. I reread your tute BTW and will follow along but first, did you have the backing included with the top and batting? You mentioned three layers? Also did you sew all four sides on before marking the scallops? Did you start on the sides or top and bottom? I quess that was three questions. LOL! I was thinking I'd sew the backing on last so it would be one piece. ???????????? Thanks!