Pointed Petal Flower Tutorial

Here's my take on this pretty fabric flower.

Cut five circles of fabric. I've cut these petals 4 inches diameter.

Fold each petal into quarters.

Using double thread, work a running stitch along the raw edges joining all the petals together. The stitches don't need to be too small but must be even.

Pull up both ends of the tread as tightly as you can and knot securely together.

Attach a small circle of felt to the back of the flower with slip-stitches to cover the raw edges.

Stitch a button in the centre of the flower. I've layered two buttons together for a nicer effect. 

Tip: Fill the little hole in the centre of the flower, where you knotted it, with pinch of wadding to prevent the back of the flower being drawn up when you sew through the holes in the button.