I have a large collection of Australian fabrics, collected over the years - as I lived there years ago. I am going to use those to cut out simple blocks (probably 8.5 inch) and snowball those to make a simple quilt for our bed. I am probably going to use the deep, dark and vivid colors for the corners, to represent all the color in their world there. Love those fabrics and I hate the idea of cutting the fabric smaller, and possibly losing the effect of the prints, as many were designed by Aborigines (beautiful art!). That is what I would do. If she wants something different, she should tell you what she has in mind, rather than leave you in the dark as to what she meant.

I was also going to suggest Margaret Rolfe's designs. I bought "Quilt a Koala" many years ago. It was the pre-publication version being sold at a classic bookstore (the Strand) in Manhattan. I have used many of the animals, all with good results.

Thank you, gives me an excellent idea!

Thank you, they are gorgeous!

Great idea!

An idea... You could fussy cut some of the animals and appliqué them onto a neutral colour or use the fabric as the border! In the latest 'Down Under Quilts' magazine there is an interesting quilt made from Aboriginal fabrics. I admit it is difficult fabric to work with - good luck