Thanks so much for the input. I will do my best not to buy anymore "I spy" fabric that needs fussy cutting. I have some really interesting fabric, so I'm going to move forward and cut it - good, bad or indifferent.
I bought a 28mm cutter today. I have a 5" square quilting ruler, which I can use to draw an outline. That way I can try the scissor route. Wally World had a rotary mat, but I'm hoping that Joann's will have a coupon in tomorrow's paper. There has not been one lately. I'll check with my local quilt store to see if they have a fussy cut ruler before I order one online. I made the backing for my first quilt too small, so I have to drop it by this week so they can quilt it.
bk