Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I just looked at a block pattern I LOVE (marcia Hohn) but it's a two-color and for a queen I'd need 6 1/2 and 7 1/2 yards respectively. I can't possibly do that; I would freak at the cutting counter!
Just find your 2 colors in the same color family, they don't have to be the same fabric. You can do it and I expect you'll be very pleased with the results.