I just finished it! :D :D :D
I went all around the color part just inside--then added a small X--in the center--following seams--then followed the inside green pieces for 4 more corners, then went all around the outside just inside the border. There was one pucker coming at the very end (HEAVY SIGH) so I ripped enough of the corner out--half way back both sides, and tried again and I'm happy to report
THERE ARE NO PUCKERS ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd post a photo--but I don't think you'd see anything--used cream colored thread and the background is a wild green flowered piece I had a lot extra of.
Now, what's next?