Thanks for all the input, everyone. You guys are always so amazing in supporting and encouraging us.
She did ok making some adjustments as she understands our budget necessities. But as some of you said, how much better to give her the exact one. Since I have several to finish before I can start hers, I think I am going to start a piggy bank for the ruler and pattern.
Yes, I would definitely do sample blocks for her approval before going on with the whole project.
I found the perfect background fabric yesterday at the goodwill. A very tiny houndstooth check in pale sage and cream in a queen-size flat 100% cotton sheet for $4. Even tho it wasn't on the half priced color ticket, I snapped that baby up anyway. LOL