I read the directions several times, especially since the pattern said to make sure you understood and read all the directions before cutting. I was down to just four subcuts. I kept repeating the cut numbers to myself. I needed (8) 5.5 x 9 subcuts for four fabrics. I picked the fabrics, I was ready to go. I read the pattern again. I said the numbers again. I made the first cut...5.5x8. At least I started with my least favorite fabric of the four.

First thought, alter the pattern. Ooooh, way to complicated.

Second thought, sew the pieces back together and then cut again. No, I would never ever be happy with that solution. I would never see anything but those sewn together pieces when I looked at the quilt.

Third thought, trash that fabric throughout the quilt and start with something else. Has to be a batik. Go into the wall of fabric stash. First five batiks I have marked for other projects, wait, I have the one I bought at the quilt show that I just had to have but did not have a pattern in mind. Yeah it works with the other fabrics.

So there I have it. A reason to have a stash. It is not because I am addicted to buying beautiful pieces of colored cloth, it is because a stash is necessary to fix my mistakes.

All subcuts are made now. Bobbins are wound. I believe I can go back and start piecing...after I read the pattern another hundred times.

Everyone have a great day!