Mystery Block Of the Month

Thanks to those of you who commented on my framed blocks in yesterday's post.  FYI, they fit a 5" (finished) block and I got them from Ikea a few years ago.  I'm pretty sure they're still available for something like $6 / pair.

And also thanks to everyone who shared their delinquent holiday decorating habits.  I feel better. :)

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Wohoo!  Halfway for my Fat Quarter Shop's Designer Mystery Block of the Month project!

I confess I breathed a sigh of relief when I opened this package.  Thank goodness it was an easy peasy lemon squeezy design.  Things are a little hectic around here with Christmas etc. and I needed a break!

This is the first block (for this project) where I did some fabric swapping.

Each block in this quilt is a flower head with stems & leaves under each block.  The finishing kit comes with the same green as the bottom of this flower (shown on the pattern), but I prefer the blue-ish green color (on my block) so I switched it. 

Which created another problem ... I don't like it when the same color bleeds into each other so I had to switch both of the blue prints.

Then I switched the large red floral for the smaller print - I think this small floral is my favorite print in this fabric collection. :)

MAN these mosaics are fun! :)

Comments

[Rebecca S.]

I can't even tell you how much I love that you change the fabrics/prints. I do that all the time. It's like there is some gene in me that just has to change it; I really can't just do a pattern how it's given to me. Sometimes I have good reasons; sometimes I have reasons that would make other people think I am crazy. I'm starting to wonder if we are related....

[Hildy]

I know you would change something sooner or later. Glad I 'm right;-)
Hildy

[mary]

I love this! I don't do BOM's just for the reason you said (even though it's not what you meant) - I always want a different fabric. I've never seen a block like this month's and I love it!

[Andrea]

I love the combination of colours and prints that you are using-it's gorgeous!

[Carissa]

I just started this and am loving it so far :-) nice to see someone else's progress. And I love your swaps of the fabric too.

[Archie the wonder dog]

It's a great block!

[frayedattheedge]

I always love your fabric choices! The six blocks looke great ..... I'm looking forward to seeing the rest!

[ina]

Beautiful! ;0

[Lori O.]

Absolutely beautiful! Personalizing designs should be encouraged and applauded. Smiles and Merry Christmas

[Debbie]

I love the mosaics! They are perfect for showing off you BEAUTIFUL blockeS

[Sewingmw]

By any chance do you still have these patterns and would you sell them to me?

Thank you
Mindy