Originally Posted by
kallii
You still haven't said if these will be hand or machine embroidered, first thing is to cut background larger as embroidery "draws in" the fabric so trim after. If hand I always back with flannel so you can't see thread running behind piece, if machine a tearaway or mesh will work just fine.
Thank you! I did say machine emb. a few posts back. But I did buy some hand emb. quilt blocks at a yard sale so I also appreciate your info on those.