Thank you all for your replys and suggestions. I have never used a color catcher before, is that something I can get at a regular store, or does it need to be a fabric / quilt store?
Yes, the strips came as a kit along with the pattern. I saw it many places as I was doing the fabshophop this month. This one was the least expensive since it had only the strips and did not include the background fabric. I will post progress pics for you all to see. :P