Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt ~ Block 2

Late last evening, I finished the second block for my

Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt

So now I have two blocks.

I am thinking to frame each block with a white tone of tone and sash with a red/pink print.  I may make nine patches as the sashing posts.

These are busy blocks, in part because 30's reproduction fabrics are typically busy

and in part because sometimes 

I like a colorful jumble of fabrics and prints.

Here is my busy, busy Atsuko Matusuyama 30's Fabric Collection

all laid out on my cutting table.

I think I have another bundle of fat quarters somewhere in on of my closets.

I also have her other book, but that is among the missing right now, too. 

I bought the first book and first bundle at a quilt show many years ago,

because I do love 30's reproduction fabrics.

I did not realize at the time what a famous Japanese Quilt Artist she is

 and how hard these fabrics can be to find at a reasonable cost.

I did find some more at a special fabric sale jumble one year.

The rest was found here and there online. 

My collection is Fat 16ths, Fat 8ths, Fat Quarters 

and a few half yards.

I do love strawberries and strawberry fabrics ... <3 

May your Saturday be full of colorful fabric and threads.