A finish and a favorite tool

I got to make the strawberry block from Lori Holt's book for my Sew Sweet Bee.  Donna's Lavender Nest asked for this block.  

 I am very behind on my bee blocks, with the move, school and having oral surgery, I am playing catch up.  This is April's block and I am working on March's block now.  I always make two blocks of the 12 inch blocks, just in case.  My cat had a hairball on one of these blocks and I was able to get it cleaned up but one of the reds faded onto the green.  The block below is the one I will be giving Donna, I hope she likes it.

 One of my favorite tools is the rotating cutting mat.  It makes it so much easier to trim a block.

 Instead of having to rotate the block and readjusting the ruler as you go, just rotate the mat and leave the block and ruler in the same spot.  I think every quilter should have one of these mats and a 12 1/2 inch ruler.  They both make trimming blocks much easier.

 I can't remember if I showed you my backyard.  The fenced in area is also my backyard, the previous owner had dogs.

 I love my hammock, it is one of my favorite spots!

I am so glad to finally have a finish after months of no quilting!  I hope you are having a great summer!
Missy