It is very tempting to start sewing, but I've found to my cost in terms of time spent un-picking, that it is much better if all the fabric selections are made before I start sewing. You really want to see how the whole quilt works and be able to make adjustments. I did allow myself to start before picking out the fabrics for the top row leaves as I was confident that using similar fabrics to the bottom row leaf would work.
Here's the design wall with most fabrics chosen and the reference photographs pinned around it.
I tend to let a piece sit while I do other things - in this case I made a baby quilt - looking at it often to see if I'm sure abut the choices. I decided that the colors of the right hand flower in the top row were too dark/ strong, so I replaced a few of the pieces until it pleased me.
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