First Block and fabric choices

Just introducing myself - Hilda from Everystitch blogspot. I'm so pleased to have the opportunity to join  you all in making this quilt with patterns so generously provided every month.
The quilt is a stunner isn't it ? - so full of vintage charm and character and I especially love the gorgeous swag border!
I'm not sure whether to call this "Block 1" or "Block A-1" but have used the "Block 1" label for now.
So here is the completed block.

I've gone with repros in red and poison green because I love them and have quite a few in the stash to use up!

I have used the back basting needleturn applique method. It's a method I've enjoyed using before. For me, it is easy,  fuss-free and makes my placement accurate. But I do know there are other methods that work very well too :)

Here are some pics of the process for this block:

Pattern printed and fabrics selected

Tracing the design onto my background - using light box underneath

Starting with the large piece of applique

Thanks so much for the opportunity to make this quilt and ... roll on next month's block!