Another Row, Including Crosshatching

 Another row is done on the Crinoline Ladies quilt, including the crosshatching on the embroidered Crinoline Ladies' blocks.  Note the Before & After shots.

5 ½ Hours of Quilting Today

 

Central Panel Done, Crinoline Ladies

 The central panel of the Crinoline Ladies is done, along with the borders beside it.  Well, almost.  I still have the very bottom of the vase to do, but I needed to change thread, and I was clear out of oomph.  When merely changing thread seems like a daunting task, it's time to retire to the recliner for the evening!

Starting the Second Half of Crinoline Ladies

 Today's work on the Crinoline Ladies.  I've rolled the quilt forward, and am ready to work on the bottom half of the central panel.

Thread, or the Lack Thereof

 Why don't I have any lilac-colored quilting thread?? I need it for the next four 'I Wish You Well' blocks. But look! I found a small, ancient spool of lilac J&P Dual Duty Plus in my later sister-in-law Janice's sewing things, which I try to use whenever possible. (My late brother Loren was always pleased when I told him I'd used any of these things Janice gave me shortly before she passed away.) Reckon the Cavalry will come galloping in, brandishing sabers and carbines, if I stick this old thread on my quilting machine and give it a try?  (Those smaller spools in the background are the only long-stapled threads available at our LQS.)

Almost to the Halfway Point, Crinoline Ladies

A Few More Hours of Quilting...