The quilt is beautiful. I know you'll work out your problem. My rule is that nothing good ever happens at the sewing machine after midnight! And incidentally, this kind of problem is the the rule for me rather than the exception, so you're not alone!

okay i must be as blind as a bat because i don't see a darn thing wrong but i do see a very pretty quilt

This is a problem that has happened to everyone at one time or another in the quilting lifetime. Sometimes it is good to just walk away and let it simmer for a while, then when you go back you are refreshed and ready to tackle your quilt anew.

I cannot wait to see YOUR quilt and I am sure it will turn out just as great as your inspiration quilt. :-)