I've got almost all the pieces cut out (except for the shorty pieces for ties) and am going to start in on covering the piping that will go along the top edge. I find it interesting that it takes me so much longer to measure, layout, measure some more, and finally cut pieces of fabric. I know that part of my issue is that I really don't want to make a mistake on my measurements (done plenty of that in the past!) and the other part is that I have a self-healing cutting mat that is only 12" by 18" and a guide that is only 18" long.
"Why not get a bigger cutting mat and larger ruler/guide" you ask? Well, these tools are not very wallet friendly. I know, I know, I'll use them for literally every project from now to the end of time... But alas, I haven't really got $50 extra dollars lying around to buy a nice big cutting mat and an extra $20 or so to buy the clear ruler/guide... Sigh... If only I could actually sell projects to make some extra cash I'd be able to get these essential tools. But onward I must press for the sake of getting projects completed!
Ok, here are a couple of pictures of my nursery fabric!
CUTE!!!
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