Don't sit back on your laurels though - we're far from done.
A simple little applique block.
Out of main block fabric, cut two 2" x 4" rectangles.
Out of background fabric, cut two 1" x 2" rectangles and one 5" square.
Cut one of the 2" x 4" rectangles in half lengthwise.
Sew the 1" x 2" background fabric rectangles to the other 2" x 4" main fabric rectangle as in the photo.
Cut the pieced section in half lengthwise, resulting in two 1" x 5" sections.
Mark the positions of the leaf shapes on the 5" x 5" square.
Applique the two leaf shapes into position and trim the square to 4" x 4", making sure that you keep the appliqued shapes centered.
Sew the 1" x 4" rectangles to opposing sides of the center square.
Sew the pieced rectangles to the top and bottom of the block.
