Andrea, your work is absolutely beautiful. My SIL is from Germany and she also does unusually beautiful handwork. It seems that ladies from Germany have been taught to be perfectionists and typically their needlework is breat-taking. At least, the several ladies I have known have all exhibited the same quality of work. MY SIL purchased a quilt top from ebay that was so sad looking. When she finished it, I could not believe it was the same top!!! I admire her work so very much. She loves to restore damaged pieces. Sure wish she lived closer so I could learn more from her.