Jupiter - here are pictures of the fabrics I'm thinking of using and of the one that I found that has all your colors in it.

Great match mom-6

The only concern I would have with the last pic is will this one retain any pattern when you put it in the "Block"? You are working with a 2 1/2" template which will then be seperated into sections within the Block. By the time you have the fabrics sewn together in the one Block you will only have a small section of each fabric showing. You may end up with some Blocks only showing a solid color instead of a pattern when you work with something which such a large print.
Actually the dark chocolate one is the one that might be a problem. Not to interfere but just to give you something to think about. I do realize bits and pieces in a whole will show the pattern overall. But if you end up with nothing but solids for a fabric you need to be aware you may lose your pattern unless you fussy cut it.

OraLee, I bought this fabric bak in the 90s (that's 1990s, not 1890s) and can't remember where I bought it. I have slept way too many times since then. Oops, I stand corrected, This is Chester Field Alley Collection 2000 Design by Auntie Nan for Fabrics by Spectrix

Thanks for the info on the material. Will see if anyone might still have some where.

Rhonda - The big tropical print is one I was showing Jupiter because it did have all her colors in it and thought she might want to consider it as a possibility for backing her finished quilt as there are about 8 yds on the bolt of it that I have.

I hadn't figured out a way to successfully fussy cut it to focus on any particular color (except the chocolate which she's not featuring). So I'm still looking for something with the caramel color in it. The two pieces I have that come close colorwise are not suitable (sorta silky home decor fabrics) so still searching. Guess I'll just 'hafta go shoppin'.

Didn't mean to interfere but I just wanted to point out something most don't think about. The pattern can get lost when cut down.

I am sure you will all make wonderful quilt blocks and quilts.

Hi Mikki,

The fabric is a Robert Kaufman print. I found the link for it.

http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics...ng_collections

I hope you find some. In real life, my photo shows the colors better than the www. link. Their photo looks drab compared to what it really is.

hugs, Jupiter

Hi Mom-6,

Those are all nice colors. Thanks for showing me the backing fabric. I don't think it is quite what I want to use. I am more of a small print or geometric pattern kind of person.

I am ready to begin on a block for you.

Rhonda, Does it matter what color we make the block in? Did we already get a partner? I am having a senior moment.