Hmmmm Jan...let me see....I sewed the top fabric strip for the scallops onto the pre-quilted tri rows..(starting with the sides, then top, then bottom) I marked after sewing the strip all the way around so I could mark the corner properly. After marking the scallops on the top, I whip stitched a strip of batting to the batting on the tri row- all the way around. THEN..I put the backing on so that it was all one piece, basted all 3 layers together, THEN cut the scallops. Did I get all your questions?