SSS2 - Wonky Stars for Rebecca

I am shockingly on time with this month's SSS2 block for Rebecca. Putting together her wonky maverick stars required purchasing a new tool. Three cuts into the first block, this happened:

{Not helpful}

My bionic hand strength snapped my rotary cutter in two. I've had it for several (5?) years so I guess I got all I could from it. Armed with a 40% off coupon, I ran out to the store to get a new one.

{Very helpful}

Judging from the new handle design, I am probably not the only one to destroy her Fiskars rotary cutter. I do really like the new one. First, a new blade is always heavenly. I also like the safety lock. Press the larger button on top to engage blade. Press the little button on the side to shoosh it back up. Fancy.

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With my new rotary cutter and one of my trusty sidekicks, I was ready to punch out some quilt blocks.

{Happy and summery wonky stars}

I used the tutorial from Quiltville. Three of the blocks are 10" and one (the first) got a little skimpy at 9.5" square. I am sending it anyway, just in case it can be used. Loved, loved, loved making these blocks. They have been on my "to stitch" list for ages, but I made one until today. I know there will be more of these babies in my future.

My next to-do block is a spider web from Quiltville, too. Should do those tomorrow-ish. =]

Snip.Sew.Send. ~ Rebecca

Very late, but very fun. Rebecca asked for a monochromatic log cabin around a pinwheel square. All the blocks look cute and I am interested to see her final quilt. I was able to get 2 1/2 blocks out of the fabric Rebecca sent.

Orange is one of my favorite colors. Working on these was a lot of fun and I like how they look. I love how happy and cheery the colors are.

Rebecca is also first up for SSS2. I have the fabrics, too. I should get to the orange and aqua wonky maverick stars later this week. Talk about excited! I can't wait to get stitching on those! =]