Originally Posted by ArtsyOne

Cindy - I cut out the motifs from the small bit of extra fabric I had, sewed them onto used dryer sheets and turned them inside out to create a smooth edge. Then I opened up the stop border seam where I wanted to insert them and tucked them into the seam. I was going to needle-turn applique them, but decided that a black satin stitch would be just as good and be less work.