A Petal Problem

What to do what to do? I was actually planning on sewing this evening but my poor sewing machine has had a tantrum and seems to want to spend its Friday night locked away. While it gets over its little hissy fit I thought I'd revisit this jacket which I sort-of finished a few weeks back:

I'm just not sure about those petals. Before I put it on her they looked ok, but they're just a bit big. Not to mention perfect for sucking and sopping, soggy wool isn't really a look we're going for in this house. So I think tonight I might cut them off and finish the collar a different way. Pattern is from here.