what great squares!!!...to know they were hand painted, that makes them special.....i would keep whatever you do simple so the blocks are the highlight...maybe a darker color sashing so the blocks pop.........cant wait to see the finished quilt.......gina

I tried for an hour in EQ and this blocks is great by itself, but it is terrible when set in a quilt using only this block!

I am going to stick with the snowballs for the flowers and maybe the Quatrefoil for the secondary block.

First, I would iron all the blocks with a dry iron set on cotton, using a pressing cloth.
Second, (pray and grit my teeth), water test a block to be sure the paint is heat set.
Third, I like the idea of sashing with green, or a green on brown print.

those are beautiful

Maybe a light green ., then a simple stiple or cross hatch. nothing to detract from the flowers as they are soooooooo beautiful.

This was my thought, too.

Love this idea!!! Also they make fabric that looks like a trellis and it comes in many colors would probably go with a green or maybe even the neutral. I also like the idea of framing them - you could still quilt around flowers!!!

Beautiful!

Hi Jacqui,
I've been following this and have previously commented. For some reason your blocks have been on my mind. The 9 patch idea is pretty, but I personally think it overwhelms the flowers. If you need to enlarge this, how about something simpler?? Maybe a 4 patch or solid blocks between the lovely florals. Maybe a pink or burgandy solid block with green sashing. Double border of same colors. Since there is such a variety of flowers represented, you can go with almost any colors you like. But as stated earlier, Green is a natural.
Good luck with your decision. Are you more confused now then ever?

YOu are so lucky! What a find! I like the quilt idea with green sashing. Show us your finished or FO!