The Witch Emerges

I love watching a design emerge from the linen (so it seems) as I stitch.  This has really been the case with my Birds of a Feather project.  I have started at the top and am working my way down.  The linen is wonderful to work on, and I think the floss looks great against it.  I looked for some fabric today, as I plan on finishing her as a pillow.  I want to use gingham (is that the right term--checked fabric).  The chart looks as though the fabric is black and orange.  I only found a black and white check.  I bought a small cut, but I am not sure it will work as it looks pretty stark agains the linen.  I will have to go to a quilting store for a better choice I think.  I will stitch a bit more on her tonight, but I need to pull out the birthday project that I started (not due till later in November, but I want to get going on it).  I chose a pattern by a designer I really like (as does the recipient), so it will be enjoyable to work on it, even though I don't get to keep it!  I think I even have the right fabric for the finishing on hand!