Robison-Anton - 40wt | 2432 Strawberry Brother Sewing Machine strips on the straight grain

strips on the straight grain or on the true bias

which means there is no glue or wax holding it together (which also makes for happy machines)

Brother Free Motion Guide Grip

The other two petals ( flared and leaf) are ideal shapes to use as leaves and  applique layers

then decide whether you want the security of a zipper closure or an open top

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