Sheila--You are doing such an awesome job. You have got to quit calling yourself a newbie quilter!!
I am glad that you took close up photos so that the fabrics showed up better-really nice choice.
I love your quilt-as-you-go. I am going to have to study this method and try it myself. Thanks for the information.
I also really like the patterns that you are quilting the quilt in. The lazy curve is wonderful and the two stencils you combined in the white areas looks wonderful.
Your brother and new sister-in-law are going to be SOOOO pleased with their quilt. :D