I’ve started sewing all the little pieces and am working my way through the orange fabrics now. Most of the pieces are stitched on one side to hold them in place as I work on the section. I was originally using applique pins to keep the pieces in the right position until I get to them, but the pins kept falling out or poking me so I’ve switched to basting safety pins.   Here is the progress:

And a bit closer to see some of the thread:

I think I’ll have the top done by the end of the summer (fingers crossed), so I’ll keep you all posted!
Emily