This is The Garden Block from quilter's cache. I searched a long time for a pattern that I felt would work with my batiks. This one won. The pattern called for three different fabrics, so I scrapped it up by making the 3rd fabric the scraps (rectangles). The other two are my two favorites out of the bunch. I think it'll look fine. I'll see how four look for wall hangings...and if things are going well I'll try a lap quilt.

That 1/4" seam was really fighting against me today. :? Sigh...oh the frustration.

I had planned to do the pineapple log cabin with these fabrics, but changed my mind this week.

Here's the square, which is really 2 sets of two squares. I added photos of those.

I call it tranquility. Lower case for effect. :wink:

COOL! I love batiks. They're practically all I buy.

I like it!
That's going to be one pretty quilt!!

Very nice Karla, but then all your work is.

nice...

That is going to be very pretty when your are done!!! I can't wait to see the finished product.

hmmm i think you've convinced me to try some batiks!

Batiks are so pretty and you did a great job picking out the right pattern for them. Be sure and show us the finished project.

I like! and "tranquility" with no cap is perfect--tranquility should not shout at you with all those pushy capital letters!

Luscious batiks :D I like your blocks, the name, can't wait to see your quilt :D :D :D

I love the colors of your batiks..so restful and looking forward to seeing it in all its glory..

As always Karla, beautiful!

This is going to be a stunner Karla, I just looooooovveeeee batiks, as you have so much choice within one piece of fabric due to the colour variations....yummy :D :D

Very nice, all of it, block, fabric and name. A winner for you.

Aww--thanks for your kind words everyone. Such warm fuzzies for the morning. :D I hope to get two more done today. My daughter says it reminds her of seaweed or algae, but she's a Bio/Chem major, so I think that was okay. :wink:

Very pretty! I can't wait to see the quilt.

Karla, that is really going to be a pretty quilt. I haven't used many batiks either but I sure like the use of yours!

sandpat--I love batiks! But, I had to get over trying to find the best side. :roll: And the back look as good as the front--well except for all those seams. :wink:

Very, very nice! I'm partial to batiks myself. I don't do well with other fabrics. For some reason batiks really inspire me, and really connect to my creative side.

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There's a wrong side???? :shock:

I love batiks... can't wait to see your quilt. It's going to be amazing! :)

I like batiks...have a bunch of them, but no clue what pattern to use them with. :?

Shadow....I can't wait for you to get your package so we can see YOUR creations!

Terri--it took me a long while to decide on a pattern. Keep looking. You'll know when you see it.

Well, I've had them sitting here for a couple years now, so what's a few more years of looking lol

Very nice. I love the batiks. :P

I love all batiks! Love your blocks Karla, nice pattern! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Ohhh, it looks very pretty. I haven't used very many batiks either, but your choice block looks great with them!

It's going to be a beautiful quilt. Just look at those sharp points. WOW!

My first introduction to batiks was not nice. My pins wouldn't go through the fabric. Little did I know it wasn't the fabric but my old, dull pins! Bought some new fine, sharp pins and now I really like batiks. Uh-oh! I was probably better off before!

That's going to be very pretty.

I just love batiks also. I have a small stash started, but not sure yet what I want to do with them. I will be anxious to see your progress.

Oh goodness--how'd this get popped up from months ago?? :D This ended up being a wall hanging or table topper--it's not sandwiched yet because it's one I wanted to keep, and all the craft sale stuff had to be done first.... hopefully soon! I'm deep into a CW top now....

Looking good!

Looks beautiful Karla. Looking forward to seeing it whenever you get it finished

Nothing like an older post popping up to lay a little guilt on for that UFO huh Karla... :lol: :lol:

Well-another reason I haven't finished it is because I have an idea how I want to quilt it--but I needed to practice on all the small craft sale stuff. I keep drawing the plan with a pencil--and I'm not sold on my ability to do it. :roll: There's a second option I want to try--but I'm not sure that will look good. I do have the thread picked out--and the batting and back ready... does that count? :wink:

I have four tops--all small--do finish and my UFOs are done. Rachel wants one for her new apartment at college.. so I'll have to put the CW aside to get that one done.

Sigh---back to school tomorrow....

Sometimes I do need to lay one aside for awhile so I can think about it. I know, it sounds like an excuse..but really..when I do that, for some reason things take shape in my head and I figure out what I need to do next. Well, thats my excuse..and I think its pretty good :wink: :wink:

pretty

Sounds like the quilt police have been investigating you.......LOL

:oops: Just tell 'em it's your story and you're sticking to it.

Besides it's beautiful and the quilting will truly make the hanging!