Yes, I cut my base block about 13", then AFTER I appliqued the flower and leaves, pressed - I then trimmed block to 12 1/2" and added the corners. If you don't cut your base block a smidge bigger before appliquing, when you do the stitching, sometimes it takes up a bit. Easier to trim than to have it too small. There isn't a border, that's my design wall.lol
Holy cow sounds like you'll be bizzy for a bit... Yes, I agree, girls ARE easy - you can always do star blocks, pinwheels or flying geese blocks for boys. Have fun. 'Some day' ISN"T a day of the week??? Darn, no wonder I can't get ahead, I keep thinking 'some day'------ hahaha
Jean