Pool table cover - Part 1

My Hot Patterns Sunshine Top is all ready to be cut out and then, once again, I am distracted by my very demanding house! Way back, in the beginning of June, I had our pool table recovered. At the same time, I ordered a custom cover for the table - naturally, my table would have to be a slightly odd size - none of the ready-made covers will fit. Naturally. Well, here it is August and I'm still waiting for my custom cover. I called the shop two weeks ago. They can't find my order and will call me the next day. I'm still waiting. I am so sick of looking at the white sheets that have been covering the table for two and a half months. You see, we have to keep the table covered because my cat, Kanga, thinks the pool table is a really great bed. I don't have to tell you how difficult it is to remove cat hair from wool felt. I won't even tell you about the little hairball "accident" she had a few years ago. The table needs a cover, period.

While I would much rather have a cover made from a beautiful decorator fabric, I settle on vinyl simply because cat hair won't stick to it and any little spills can be wiped off with a damp cloth. I'm becoming very practical. The less I have to clean the more sewing time I will have. :-) I decide on marine vinyl because it is a nice weight and fairly thick. So, I measure the table. It is 56" wide. Of course, most marine vinyl is 55" wide so I know I will have to do some piecing. Just to make things more difficult and time-consuming, I decide to piece a design rather than just straight seams. Here is what I came up with (very quilt-like and I'm not even a quilter!):

Stay tuned. With a little luck, I will have this sucker finished today!