They both are pretty, but I like the one with the green trim around it better.

howaboout a tree in full autumn bloom either in applique or fussy cut

Really good discussions today--enjoying just reading and learning!

I like that idea.

I really like the block you put in the centre. have you thought of using elements from the border to make applique shapes for the centre? I think that might look very pretty.

Absolutely love your leaf fabric with the green border. I can almost see your head spinning with creative ideas. Could you possibly make your own fabric for the block by grouping greens, browns, rusts from the garden and then using those for the center motif? Lots more work, I know, and more expense..........just thinking out loud. I always make more work for myself that way, so feel free to totally ignore : ) Whatever you do will be absolutely stupendous, as it already is.

I love those colors, very pretty.

How wonderful!! I would make the star in neutrals so it is barely there. That is a compromise between nothing and a star that may compete with your botanicals.

The focus should be your gorgeous garden motif -- not the center (even tho the square is beautiful.) Center should have muted color - not brighter than the border.

Try and turning the center block on point and see how that looks.