Square Petal Flower Tutorial

There are lots of tutorials online for fabric flowers but I always end up changing them. Here's my take on this square petal flower.

Cut 5 squares of fabric 3 inches x 3 inches.

Turn the edges of each square into the middle and press. Fold the two ends together (don't press this fold).

Using double thread, work a running stitch joining all five petals, close to their raw edges. The stitches don't have to be too small but must be even.

Pull up the two ends of the thread and knot together tightly.

Stitch a button securely into the centre of the flower. I've layered two buttons together here for a two-colour effect.

Slip-stitch a small circle of felt on the back of the flower to hide the raw edges. you can now add a pin  or clasp to turn this pretty little flower into a broach or attach to a hair bobble. Or how about stitching a row of these around the neck of a jumper or t shirt?