Take A Stitch Tuesday - #134 Fern Stitch

This is the first time I have posted for TAST.  Here is my example of Fern Stitch. So much fun!   This is on the stitch sampler band I have started, following Sharon B's example.  It is 6" wide.  The lengths are sewn together, backed, and then joined to the previously existing band.  I have been joining pieces that are about 24" long, but it would be easier to let the lengths accumulate for a while before backing them.