I am currently working on Bonnie Hunter’s mystery quilt Lupine and Laughter, which means my sewing room looks like a fabric store had a minor emotional breakdown. There are stacks of units everywhere, scraps multiplying overnight, and at least one pile I’m pretending is organized.
Progress? Yes. Fast? Absolutely not.
This phase of the mystery is what I like to call “faith-based quilting.” You cut a lot. You sew a lot. You press until your iron questions your life choices. And at no point do you fully understand what’s happening—but you trust Bonnie. Because Bonnie always knows. (Even when I am quietly suspicious.)
I have, of course, been peeking at photos from people who’ve already finished. Just a tiny peek. For motivation. Purely scientific research. And WOW. Their finished quilts are gorgeous, dynamic, and proof that my current chaos will someday become something spectacular. Also proof that some people sew much faster than I do, but we won’t dwell on that.
My own progress is best described as “steady with frequent snack breaks.” A few units at a time, a lot of rearranging, and the occasional moment of panic followed by relief when everything lines up exactly as promised. Slowly but surely, the pile of finished pieces is growing—and that is deeply satisfying.
So for now, I’ll keep stitching, keep trusting, and keep laughing at the mystery (and sometimes at myself). Lupine and Laughter is already living up to its name, and I can’t wait to see how all these bits and pieces finally come together.
Now if you’ll excuse me, my sewing machine is calling—and I think my iron needs a break. 😉
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