Slow but steady

When I get a chance, I keep working on the black and orange sampler I started in the fall of 2024.  I ran out of background fabric when I was working on the first border, but it arrived yesterday so I hope to get that on today.

I bought the fabric some time in 2024 (or maybe 2023?), so I didn't think my LQS would still have it.  Etsy seemed a good possibility, and I was lucky enough to find some more.  As usual with most Etsy orders, it arrived promptly.

While I was waiting for it to arrive, I finished piecing the next borders so that I can get those on also, if not today, then tomorrow.  I will use more of the orange polka dotted fabric for the back and then take it to Marie to quilt when I get a chance.   It will be nice to have it out of the way.

I have a few more projects languishing in the sewing room, including a small flannel pink and brown rail fence quilt.  I have already cut the pieces into logs for the quilt that I'll give to Bags of Love eventually.  And, of course, there's always Dear Jane to work on.  I have four more rows to make before finishing the center.

This winter I hope not to be tempted by anything new except maybe Karen Abrahamovich's Holland quilt in blue and white.  It's been on my to-do list for at least two years, and it should use some of my huge stash of blues.  I have a few ideas for a medallion quilt with this as the center.  We'll see how they play out.