Needlebook done and the beginning of a quilt

I just today finished up the needle book cover.   I am waiting to do the hardanger parts when all the parts are done.  I still have the scissors case to make.  I also ran into a problem.  There should be a bead above the heart but I don't have a needle slender enough to fit through the beads.  ARGH!!  I am leaving it for now.

Yesterday I spent the whole day (except for a few errands) cutting the parts for a quilt I want to make.  Today the backing fabric arrived with the castle and the Downton Abbey name.  I am very excited about this quilt.  I have not pieced one quite this big before.  Wish me luck.