Spinning Stars: All Cut Out

I have done it!!! I have every single piece cut out to make Anna Maria Horner's Spinning Star block for the QAL! I began cutting last Saturday night, and I finished it up last night. Here's a picture of all of my pieces laid out last night: *Sorry that all of the pictures are a bit dark. It's cloudy outside (or at night) so light just isn't good*

Ignore the little scappies in the back. That's my cutting area back there!

I love having all my pieces laid out like this. I would stop sometimes and just stare at what I had cut out. It was so peaceful. It helps me to really get a feel for the fabric. Plus it was a bit mesmerizing when my blinds were "dancing" while I was staring. I have vertical blinds and they are constantly moving from the air flow from my fan. It can be quite pretty but a bit dizzying. On to more pics!

Everything cut out!

Display of the different fabrics I'm using.

I think that every time I began cutting into a new fat quarter, I fell in love. I would think, "This one is my favorite!". Then I'd begin another FQ and think, "This one is my favorite!", and again and again and again... I'm glad I really do like all of these prints. I've finished cutting pieces before and realized I was sick to death of the fabric and no longer liked it. It makes it pretty hard to finish when you just don't love the fabric anymore. Speaking of fabric... a few more pictures for you!

This was my first time using Free Spirit Fabric, and I must say, I am highly impressed with the quality of it. It was just so soft and had a great weight. I didn't want to stop touching it. In fact, I wanted to rub it on my face! (I didn't, but almost.) Field Study and Night Shade are both Free Spirit, and you could definitely tell. 

I will now leave you with a picture of my plan for this quilt. I have changed some details, but you can at least see my calculations. Hope you have a great week!

P.S. Go by and check out the Spinning Stars QAL Flickr page. There are some great blocks and quilts popping up!