I'm committed to the circles in the center of the blocks. I think it makes them look more flower like- too bad they cover up the fact that my points are coming together really well. I had to really search to find the fabric for the "leaves" in this version. While my stash is large, most of my pieces are small and I need 1/2 yd of a green to do all these leaves. This green piece was just big enough.
And while I was liking the first version, I went rooting around in my stash again and found this piece of Kaffe Fassett which sent me off in a different direction.
I like the limey green leaves on this version - it is an old piece of Fossil Fern -love that dappled look.
Now this version will need an additional inside border like the first one I showed since I want to get this to be about an 80" square. I know I can find something in my stash for it - maybe a tone on tone yellow. And the more I look at this second version the more I'm leaning toward this choice. It would be brighter than my first version and I do like bright- A LOT! LOL!
The one thing I am sure of is that this is my favorite block....
Love that Hoffman floral fabric and the little cat face makes me smile!
So which version talks to you? And the fabrics do talk, you just have to be quiet so you can hear them - (don't worry I'm pre-registered for a nice padded room somewhere, someday - LOL)
Have a great day- the next 48 hours are filled with driving for me -- oh boy!
Happy stitching-
carol fun
Hmmm, decisions, decisions! Like both versions, so whichever you have the right amount of fabric may be your decider!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I'm sure it will be beautiful with whatever you decide!
ReplyDeleteLove version two, scrap buster! I love Kaffe Fassetts! I havent bought any yet, but i do believe i m gonna start stock piling them!
ReplyDeleteBoth versions look great, but I do like the second one better! It's beautiful! :0)
ReplyDeleteI love the cheerful nature of the first idea. All of the bright centers make me grin.
ReplyDeleteI like them both! I don't like the inner border that is with the first photo, but I love that border fabric and the colourful centers. I like the second version too, which seems more "controlled matchy"?
ReplyDeleteThey are both adorable. But lime green is like my best friend so I like that one a little better :) I love the lime green with the red centers. Just makes me smile, both of them!
ReplyDeleteI'm such a fence sitter when it comes to decisions like this but, I do believe I have a slight preference for the second version!
ReplyDeleteI like the Kaffe Fasset version, I think the colour is better. Love the blocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, fresh quilt that will be! I really like your 2nd option.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright, cheery quilt! I, too, think the Kaffe fabric is so perfect with it. It's fascinating how the change of a bit of fabric can change the entire piece. Have fun with this, Carol!!
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