Piecing project, sampler progress, and chain saw

I need to get back to sewing and piecing. I have some 2 1/2" strips cut for another 16 patch neutral baby quilt. I found some wide strips of beiges and grays, and a little bit of yardage that I need to cut into strips. That will be on the agenda tonight after work.

I got more done on the sampler. Here is where I was yesterday and where I am now

I have been trying to figure out when I stopped cross stitching. As best I can figure it was in 1993. I have this piece that I had finished and dated it 1993. When I stopped I had left three UFOs.  I finished two of the three UFOs recently- the tree with bluebirds and the Ohio sampler.  I still need to finish the Christmas stocking.   The zebra sampler was a new start.  I no longer have the chart for this one so no details.  The fabric is a linen and I stitched it with DMC.  

I am so happy today! My friend at work, her husband was able to replace the blade in my little electric chain saw so I am back in business! I had ruined the blade when I used it to cut thru those ornamental grasses. Lesson learned! I can't wait to go home tonight and cut something!