D'oh! Part Two

So... as I mentioned on my last post, I had messed up on the cutting, leading to this conversation with my mom: 

Mom (amused): "What were you thinking?" 

Me (perplexed): "I have no idea."

I really had no idea why I wasn't paying closer attention in the first place.With more diamonds to cut out, I even said to myself - "Stop and think about it first. You don't have any more of this fabric". Thusly assured I had it all planned correctly,  I began cutting. Except... these diamonds were supposed to be cut the opposite direction of the first batch - and didn't reverse my cutting! I cut two strip sets into "left" diamonds when they should have been "right". 

D'oh!!! D'oh!!!

Luckily I realized what I was doing, leaving me with 5 "right" strip sets cut correctly. Instead of the original layout in the tutorial, mine will end up looking like a friendship braid.

Almost a completed flimsy!

All things considered, that's not a bad thing, especially since the fabrics are a Fall / Thanksgiving theme. This time of year especially makes me remember my family and friends. Although it was completely unintentional, I can't think of a better way for this to be turning out!

Linking up to Quiltstory for Fabric Tuesday!

Best,
Heather

Hello November

November is off to quite a start here - it's been snowing off and on all day today! I am such a wuss about driving in the snow. However the precipitation is very welcome.

Pumpkins Gone Wild! by Sandy Gervais for Moda

I've had this jelly roll for years - at least I've used about half of it. Previously, I'd made a long table runner for our Thanksgiving table, using 18 strips (I think). I saved the rest of the roll, at a loss as to what to do with it. I had a eureka! moment and decided to use it in this tutorial for a nice lap-ish sized quilt for our living room. And this will be my November quilting goal!

Linking up to Melissa at Sew Bittersweet Designs for the November linky party! Head over and check out all the awesome projects!

Happy Fourth Of July!

And a heartfelt thank you to all those who protect our freedom.