I needed a gift cardholder for Dylan’s birthday. I found this pattern online and then made a few changes to the size. I had a bit of trouble turning the piece. The first time I stitched it I had the pocket inside out. I ripped the stitching out and turned the pocket piece over but when I got up to go over to my sewing machine the pocket fell out. I was sure that I put it back in correctly, but when I stitched it again the pocket was still inside out! Third time lucky and everything was the way it should be.

I wanted to try the drier sheet method of appliqué but I think my pieces were too small as I had trouble turning them. I went back to the fusible web method and I had the flowers done quite quickly. Then I started embellishing and stitching. Such fun! This card was for Dorothy.