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...

 

Top Row of Crinoline Ladies

 I've finished the row where three of the Crinoline Ladies are.  I'll attach their vintage-hanky skirts after quilting is complete.

More Quilting on the Crinoline Ladies Quilt

 

Quilting Crinoline Ladies Quilt

 I'm quilting away on the Crinoline Ladies quilt.  Some of those squares aren't quite square.  Maybe I'll fix them... maybe I won't.  If I'm no more ambitious tomorrow than I am tonight, I won't.  😏