This pattern is inspired by my leaf embroidery project and previous embroidery projects encouraging a bit of stitching each day. Stitch the piece as charted or break it apart and 'rake up' the leaves that you want to use in other projects. Create borders, smalls, biscornu- the possibilities are endless. Backstitching is done to add detail, but if you prefer, you could leave it out or, just leave it off some leaves.