I put together 36 blocks for this quilt.  Decided to piece together  a 6 x 6 because if I did a 5 x 6 the fall would not be enough at the sides.  I think with the sashings and border I might just get a nice drop at the sides.  I like the idea that I don't have to get all the strips in line with each other!!  I only have to make sure that the joints at the green blocks are joined correctly in the middle!!!!

The alternate block with the lighter shade of  brown!!

This is the first block with the dark brown print.  The alternate block will have a lighter shade of brown print.  At first, I thought of making all the blocks with the same fabric but I didn't have enough of the dark brown print so I have no choice but to make the alternate blocks with the lighter shade of brown!!  This is a very easy patchwork pattern that I would recommend if you are looking for a fun and easy pattern  to make your next quilt!!!

Sewed all the strips together.  These are for the dark brown blocks.  Going to make alternate blocks with a light brown print.  I was going to make a one-block and one-color scheme quilt but I don't think I have enough of the dark brown print.  After sewing all the strips together the next thing to do is to iron then cutting them into 21/2" strips.

Started to make the heart of the block first.  The 81/2" square is perfect for this butterfly print.  If I were to cut it any smaller, I might not be able to see the butterflies!!  For the frame, I used a cream fabric with some bits of brown.   The cut for the cream fabric is 11/2" x 42". 

Butterflies

I saw this pattern in one of the quilting magazines.  I can't remember the name of the pattern but I know they used the fabrics from Begining's floragraphix.  The center of the block is quite large 81/2" x 81/2".  I have this butterfly print in my stash and I thought it will be nice to use it for the center.  The butterflies are quite large and it does look good when cut into 81/2" squares.  I chose my favourite colors...YELLOW, orange, brown and green to compliment the butterfly print!!!

Wow!  Time just went by like a flash!!  And this is how far I got on with my applique project!!  Not a lot but it will do!!  I was away for five days and as this a big piece I couldn't bring it with me to applique.  It does take quite a lot of time to do especially the yellow round flowers on the top right!  LOL