WIP: "Sparkling Gemstones" part 2 - measure twice, cut once

Somehow, I misplaced my rotary cutter about a week ago. I was sure it would turn up as I sorted through my things. I didn't feel like sorting, so I used scissors to cut my LONG strips (I used a jelly roll and supplemented with a batik) into blocks. I know what you experience quilters are thinking... now THAT was a mistake.

I have forgiven myself; I was simply anxious to make some progress with my quilt top. At least that's my excuse.

To make a long story short, I bought a new rotary cutter and did a LOT of squaring of my blocks before sewing them together.

Now that everything is squared away, the strips are going together nicely. Perhaps I'll have the top finished in a couple of days.





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