OK ... here's mine. I kind of wish I had used a different color for the center part, something not so dark. But I'm planning on a dark bias binding (dark brown plaid with gold and copper) so I'll see what it looks like when it's finished.

DHM--I like the dark center it "grounds" the cacti.:) You could always add the center circle in a lighter color.

I like the dark center too, it just has to be this way! Like Carrie said, it grounds the flowers :)

Ooohh DogHouseMom I really like the dark centre and with the dark binding I think it will look stunning

All the blocks are stunning, I am finishing up with my second block and will post this weekend.

GrannyQ, I love your block. Thinking back to PC & FWS, you use fewer colors than I do yet achieve such outstanding results. You really "get" contrast, value, etc.

Groovy-great block. You could have pulled those fabrics from my stash. You put them together so well.

DHMom, I agree. The dark center makes the block pop. Very pretty.

I'm off on a FART with friends all day today--can't wait to see more pics tonight!

Oooohhh such wonderful blocks!!!

GrannyQ I think your blocks are AMAZING!!! I cant wait to see what next month brings :D

DHMom I FINALLY figured it out! your blocks remind me of birds! Hawks and Eagles that are so plentiful here ;) BEAUTIFUL

DHM-I'm a sucker for gold everytime! Beautiful block and we are such a bunch of artists, aren't we? :)

Here I am sitting on the sidelines and going ohh and ahh. The interpretations of the same block is marvelous. Can't wait to see more.