Four patch posy

Last year when our quilting group discussed projects for 2024, the Four Patch Posy was one of the possibilities mentioned. So off to the shops to find 4 repeats of a floral fabric with large motifs and a dark background.  One would have thought it is a rather simple task, but I rather struggled to find a piece that met all the requirements.  I finally settled on red hibiscus flowers printed on a black background.

Under the guidance of one of our members, Elsa, we all got cutting our fabrics.  With Elsa's help I was able to use the whole one meter piece I bought with minimum waste. As the flowers are so big and prominent, I cut 6" blocks whereas the other ladies cut 4" blocks.  The pattern is a simplified kaleidoscope with four identical blocks making up one posy.

I wasn't really happy with my choice of fabric when I initially started laying out the blocks as it didn't have the prominent kaleidoscope effect, but I do think the 9 blocks turned out quite beautiful in the end.

Orders

After renewing the adverts on Facebook Marketplace, I received a few orders.  First was a 3d chicken stuffie ordered in the same colors as the sample.

Design from Embroidery Library

I also received orders for baby statistic bears.  The first was ordered in grey with black and white.  As the baby's room decor is done with panda's, I put a bow with pandas around his neck.

Available at Ofnah

Then I received an order for another two, but the lady didn't like the Ofnah bear, so she picked Tiny Ted.

These ones are a lot shorter, but I managed to fit all the wording.

Tiny Ted from Bee Stitchin