A box, some dies, a quilt or 2?

I received a package last week that I've not told you about.  A nice big box of Accuquilt dies!  YAY!  

It's always nice to hit a sale. And it's extra nice to have a little money squirreled away to take advantage of a sale.  Guess what.  I. Had.  Both!

Studio Double Wedding Ring-17" Finished (5-Die Set)	50007	Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1	$120.00
Studio Drunkard's Path-4 1/2" Finished	50099	Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1	$96.00
Studio Flowers Trio (Long Cut)	50437	Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1	$45.00
Studio Forget Me Not (Long Cut)	50433	Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1	$39.00
Studio Double Wedding Ring Optional Arc	50008	Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1	$24.00
Studio Super Giant Strip Cutter-3" (2 1/2" Finished) 4 Strips	50010	Ordered: 1 Shipped: 1	$96.00 Returned

But, I guess, I got a bit greedy.  I ordered one die incorrectly.  I really want a 2 1/2 inch strip die.  I also want the die to fit what I have--meaning I can't get the super giant size.  

The tray and the cutting plastics I have already are about 8 inches short. So I've returned the last item on the list, but maybe I'll be able to make another order soon.  I have started a new wishlist.  The thing is, though, I had the last wishlist for about two years.

And so, I started a new quilt top.  My purpose?  To use the Drunkard's Path die set that came in the box.  So, what to do?  I pulled the dotted fabric first, found some solids that coordinated well, and just started cutting.  

And started sewing and sewing.  The 1/4 circle takes time.  Lots of time.  It's sort of tight.  Not impossible, of course.  But tight.  And after I cut and sewed for a couple of days (meaning hours) I came to realize two things: there would not be enough fabric and the quilt was wanting something else.

So, it's slowing changing.  I've added some more solids...in pastel colors because all those primaries were getting nauseating.  Well, maybe "the Louisiana crud" (sinus issues, sore throat, upset stomach, headache, malaise) that I've been fighting is what's really nauseating me.  If all goes well (and since I slept the entire day) I'll be fit for a few stitches tomorrow and Sunday.

We'll see whether I have one too-colorful quilt or two.  It could go either way right now.