Template tracing and prep

The sandpaper board is a success!

I've traced around the outside. Marked the dots for a quarter inch seam.

Then joined the dots with the quarter inch ruler.

This is the size and arrangement that I like.

The last handpiecing I showed was all grunge fabrics in blue hues. 

This is a mix of grunge and batik with a kaffe fassett collective border.

This design has me in tropical heaven vibes.

So much preparation work with tracing, handcutting and sharpening of pencils!

I'm ready to stitch!