Hi Ganny. Can't wait to see pictures. I have all my ripping done and have been doing the decorative stitch. I should be done tomorrow then I will only have the binding to do.
Good luck on yours. Sorry the machine quilting didn't work for you. The high loft would have shut you down. Especially as a new experience for you. But I love quilts with the high loft. They stay snuggly for their lifetime I think.