Two rounds to go

54 x 54" at this point

The center block and first two rounds are done;  two rounds to go.  The blocks are stuck on my design wall.  No sewing together quite yet.  A local observer and critic (my DH) pointed out the very light star block in the bottom left group.  Yes, I assured him --there will be more light stars so that one won't look out of place.  (Local consultants are always nice to have around, especially when their opinions are free and can be implemented or ignored.) 

The top is 54 inches at this point.  The next round is more 9-inch floating stars;  28 stars needed to complete that round.
The final round of this medallion layout is a 4-patch chain block. I'll be making  36 of those 9-inch blocks.

These blocks are not difficult.   The layout is straight off the pattern.  The challenge is maintaining variety--in color, in value, and in designs in the fabrics.  The designs don't show up in this photo, but trust me.   There's variety here.   
Taking a break with a late lunch and then back to my nifty neutrals.