SuzieQ, please post pics of kitties. We love kitties and puppies on this board, and of course children, etc.
I have cut out 1/2 of my squares for the QTS. I just need to cut the white (constant) and blue (accent) color. I'm using the 4 patch technique someone posted here. It looks simple and easy to do. I found stripes already cut for my sashing (at least I figure that is what the 2.5" by 12.5" stripes are for). I'll post pics when I'm done with my blocks. The pieces looks interesting.