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Riley Blake Design Block Challenge  ~ Block 2 Done

There are 16 blocks in this challenge and they will measure 10" finished. 

I like this block but think the cutting instructions for the corner HSTs were a bit too oversize and allowed a bit too much waste.

 The cutting instructions said to cut 5" squares and trim.

They are an off size 3 and 3/4" trimmed.

Just saying.

Block 2 Download Here

Enjoying the pretty fabrics and am trying not to run to my white solid for the background.

I really want to play with the prints and pastels.

Since ...

Here is Block #1 for my 

Riley Blake Design Block Challenge Started Here

There are several light prints in this fat quarter bundle

and I decided to try using them as backgrounds in the blocks.

It makes for a very busy block.

I think I like it, though, and may continue along this line.

For a setting I will probably choose a solid or two 

in whatever colors seem to bring the blocks together.

Maybe yellow and white ... which is why I chose this block board for my top photo.

The Fabric Requirements Posted Here

suggest sashing and an outer ...

I love this fabric. 

It is dreamy.

I bought this last year when it came out with no idea what I would make.

I just had to have the fabric.

It has been one of those pesky little Squirrels in my sewing room

and it has been jabbering loudly at me 

 since I posted about a new block challenge last week, Here

This fabric says it wants me to make this project ... 

 Riley Blake Design Block Challenge Info Here

 Download the 

 Free Block Patterns Here

You may also find this on the 

#RBD Block Challenge FB Group

as well as ...