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1 Open out the folded corners to reveal the centre with its unstitched section. If necessary pull the folded edges together at the centre until they meet.

2 Using a thread that matches the fabric and a fine sewing needle, knot the end of the thread and pass the needle through the open area into the fabric from front to back at the centre of the folded square (Fig 11). The knot will be hidden under the top layers of fabric. To close the opening in the centre, draw the two edges together and take two tiny stitches to make a cross at the centre through all layers, ending with the needle at the back of the work (Fig 12).

Fig 11

Fig 12

3 Bring the four corners into the centre as previously pressed. Stitch the two opposite corners A and C down with one small stitch though all the layers at the centre. Arrange corners B and D so that they fit snugly alongside A and C, not sitting on top of them. Stitch these two corners down with one stitch through all the layers. The stitches will form a tiny cross at the centre of the folded square. Pull the stitches really firmly and repeat (Fig 13).

Fig 13

4 Finish off at the back with two tiny stitches through the back layer only and run the needle into the back layer for about 1in (2.5cm) before cutting off the thread to keep the back looking neat.

5 Repeat this folding, pressing and stitching on the other 8in × 8in (20.3cm × 20.3cm) square of background fabric.