This is what the finished project looked like. The pictures are not the best but I used a loopy meander all over except the gold blocks. I made coordinating pillow cases and a pillow and the the giftee loves it. Thanks for your input.
Finished quilt
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Close up
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Packaged and ready to ship
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Matching pillow
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