I now have all the fabrics I need for 'Easy Street'. I started last week on it, cutting the 2" squares needed for the 4-patch blocks. I'm putting together the blocks now. I have only a handful done, so I have a long way to go (192 blocks).
I bought two cutting dies for my Accuquilt Studio cutter. One I have now, it's the 2" square cutter (1 1/2" finished size) and the other is a 2 1/2" square cutter (2" finished). I don't have that one yet, still waiting on it to arrive from Accuquilt. Can you tell I don't want to cut tiny squares? LOL. If I could afford it, I would get all the possible cutter dies to cut out 'Easy Street' pieces, but I know that's not
possible. I was able to cut all the black/white squares and all the dark gray squares for the quilt in about an hour.
I don't cut fabric very well, due to my eyesight. So, when I can't use my Accuquilt cutter, all I can do is cut by hand carefully and slowly. It may take me a few weeks to cut all the triangles and squares needed for the next steps of the quilt, but I'm not in a rush. I will be WAY behind anyone else who's working on this quilt, and that's okay.
Since about the 15th of this month, I've been on a real tear--I've been buying fabric (mostly Moda) on eBay and it's been every day! This is not like me! I've become a real fabric hog. I have to stop...I bought two yards at JoAnn Fabrics for 'Easy Street' Friday and that day in the mail I got 10 FQ and two mini charm packs. I have two yards of retired 'Ruby' and 'Bliss' fabric coming to me via mail in a few days. On top of that, I have three Moda 'Scrap Bags' coming to me! In all, this month, I think I've bought well over 10 yards of fabric! I MUST STOP for awhile!
In other news, I may be making a baby quilt--my first one. Mike has a nephew whose girlfriend is having his first child in July. I haven't said anything to anyone about making the quilt, so I'm not obligated. If I feel like working on a baby quilt then I will. If I do, I'm thinking of a simple pattern like Trip Around The World.
It is a fact that no one in Mike's family takes care of anything they own. They just don't. Be it a TV or a quilt, they are hard on their stuff. So, if I make a quilt, I'm not going to get attached to the thing and expect that anyone would take good care of it. I expect that within two years, I'll hear that the quilt fell apart. But, Mike's nephew and girlfriend are poor, and need everything for this baby, so if I'm in the right mood to make a quilt, they'll get one. Mike's nephew and girlfriend are supposed to find out the sex of the baby in February. After we find out, we'll be buying some clothing for the baby, it'll likely be lightly used baby clothes from eBay sellers.
Signing off--today's my 55th birthday and I'm sick...I caught a cold while out running errands these past few days. I felt horrible early today, but by 5 o'clock I could get up and was looking for something to eat. Mike and I were going to go to Olive Garden for dinner, but instead, Mike went there and got carryout. It was actually better, because I could sit here at home and enjoy the lasagne, salad and breadsticks and not have to put up with a crowd. I think later tonight before bed, I'll have a cup of tea and maybe some fruit or a light dessert.
Tomorrow--Mike is back to work after four days off. I hope to get into working on 'Easy Street' again...depends on how I feel.
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