you can add them before the backing- but it will probably be easier to back the penny's first- just hold them in place (right sides together- and whip stitch them into place with a few stitches-then fold them out flat. or you can use a blanket stitch- running one part the large piece- the stick's into the penny's- i will try to take some pictures and do a tutorial on this tomorrow...too late tonight-sorry- 4:30am comes early in my world. i know i did n't explain it right-so i will try to show you----tomorrow....easier than you may think