Cogito, I work that way too. Both your forests are so creative. I will start with a pattern but then somewhere along the way a fork in the road takes me down new paths. A fun way to create.
Here is the back of the mini I am sending to Jan. This is a piece of end fabric from a drapery shop and It waited a long time to find the right quilt to use it.
Won't go in the mail till Friday, so it is going to be a new year forest. It is almost on its way Jan!!
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Peace and well being to everyone through the season and always.