Day 26: While listening to the crew chatting as they installed my new ductless mini-pump, I was able to stitch fully half of one Dresden Plate motif in the quilt I have now dubbed "Autumn Oranges," proceeding faster than I'd expected. First, I quilt just inside the yellow center, then again around it on the outside at the same distance from the seam. Next, I work on the blades, up one side, around the point, down the other side until I meet the outer circle. Then I take the thread across to the next blade and repeat. Working it in this manner means I can stitch a continuous line, only knotting when my thread runs out. Later, I will stitch around the outside of the plate, and then will put a design in the open area of the brown base fabric. I know I won't be able to complete the quilt before Christmas, but this one does have an appoointed destiny, and I have to finish it before I can start quilting "Ring Cycles." Good motivation, having one in reserve.
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