Patchwork Parfait - another needlework eclass

I've been interested in needlework pieces designed by Laura J. Perin for years.  I remember seeing a booth of her designs at the San Mateo Quilt Show many years ago.  Recently, I found her online, and I've been watching for one of her classes to come along that I wanted to participate in since then.

My supplies for Patchwork Parfait showed up today, and the class starts next Saturday.  It's an e-class, so I'll get instructions and can complete them when I want.  No deadlines, just fun.

Once I had everything laid out, Callie came over to give it an inspection.

It was going along well until she noticed one of the threads was on a spool.  She gave it a few bats initially to see what would happen, and then (with a little encouragement from me), she decided it needed to die.  I'm so proud of her.  (It's very difficult to convince her to play, so I take as many opportunities as I can.)

When she was satisfied, I put everything away and went to Exclamation Point to buy 16" stretcher bars.  I think I'm all set now for the class to start.

I feel a little guilty, but I haven't done much stitching on my other needlework e-class.  Some people posted pictures of their progress, and I realized I didn't like the way my chosen color-way was working up (way too much white and not enough color).  While I was at Exclamation Point today, I picked up 3 additional threads that I hope to substitute into the piece in place of the ones I don't like.