What a perfect quilt for your little one. I can understand why she is excited. I have some of that striped material, but never would have thought to use it as sashing...what a great idea! I like how you worked scraps from other things you have made her into the quilt, as well as the balloon fabric as a memory of a fun time you had together. DH and I were in Albuquerque last July and I loved it! I could live there.