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Piecing the Block
1. Referring to Diagram I, align matchpoints and stitch together assorted solid Template A, white solid Template B, and white solid Template BR fabrics to form block corner unit. Make 126 total.
2. Align matchpoints and sew white solid Template C fabrics to sides of assorted solid Template A fabric to form block side unit (see Diagram II). Make 84 total.

3. Referring to Diagram III, align matchpoints and stitch together 6 assorted print Template D fabrics and 1 dark green solid Template E fabric, stopping 1/4" from corners as indicated with a dot on diagram. Align matchpoints and set in 3 corner units, 2 side units, and white solid Template F and FR fabrics to complete Nosegay Block. Make 42 total.

Quilt Top Assembly
Note:
The setting triangles on all edges and corners are cut oversized to allow trimming quilt edges even after assembly.
4. Referring to Assembly Diagram, sew 12 diagonal rows using Nosegay Blocks, white solid 9" squares, and white solid 14" quarter-square triangles. Sew rows together. Stitch white solid 8" half-square triangles to corners. Trim edges even.

Quilting and Finishing
5. Layer and baste quilt top for quilting method of your choice (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions). Each block fabric is outline quilted. An 8" feathered wreath with a 1" diagonal grid in the center is quilted in each background square.
6. Bind quilt with white solid fabric (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions).