Desert Flower

This block is actually a fabric print, from Judy Rothermel's Simple Sampler BOM by Marcus Bros. The Fat Quarter Shop carries many of the Judy Rothermel fabrics, but this printed panel is sold out. It captivated my imagination, and I set out to make my own interpretation of it.
(Photo posted with permission of copyright owner.)

First step in the process was to draft it on graph paper - and make an analysis to provide information for reproducing it as a pieced, or pieced and applique block. The simplest breakdown was a 9 Patch, with the flower buds in the four corners. However, I tried simplifying for fewer seams to detract from the design. I like it OK, but it isn't a WOW.