Originally Posted by Iona D.

Do try it. I was a bit cautious about starting any pattern with bias edges as the edges can stretch out so easily! Not only the simple topstitching on the background fabrics prevents this, the accuracy is far better even with the one directional fabrics I used here. So easy to lay out the images in the right direction as well.

It does sadden me so many former Californians are scattered so far away. I hope the ones that want to return could some day.