In the meantime, here is a link to the BEST technique for making fabric roses that I have found. These instructions are on the DIY Network website, but there are other sites that show this technique and others. This one is a little tricky to get used to, but I think it makes the prettiest and most realistic flowers.
Here's an example of the rose you'll get once you've mastered how to do it:
I'll post some of my own creations soon...
Now where is that camera....
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/rb_embellishments/article/0,,DIY_14218_2268357,00.html
