Wow! You are doing a wonderful job for a new quilter--I'd never guess you'd only done one before!!
That is funny about your dgs and ol' Abe. I had a fascination with Abraham Lincoln when I was about that age, too. I had two books in particular about him that I loved and I wish I could remember what the title were! I may do some hunting on Amazon later--I know I'd recognize the cover art, if it's the same. If I find out anything, I'll PM you!