Found the original post by Jennalyn titled something like "If you we're making this how would you do it and why "
Sorry I don't know how to link.
She was using 15 fabrics. I did not use that many. You could use however many you want.
I would suggest using a consistent light background in both blocks. I used a pale aqua with a light to medium aqua scroll design. That is the fabric that will require more than one yard.