I understand your hesitation to say anything in front of others - but as a paying customer you have every right to honestly express your opinion - I agree that everyones version of sizes vary - I would definitely tell her...this is a great learning experience for both of you ... always see samples of work and she sould have patterns you could look at. Its so frustrating to take so much time and effort into getting the quilt just right only to have it "ruined" in your eyes. You are right though - your friend probably wont even notice unless you point it out to her...dont ruin the special quilt by pointing out what is wrong with it lol It was made especially for your friend from you and she will cherish it for that reason!!!