I had read on another thread about sending something for each person to write in. A little something about each person that works on the top, it would be a keepsake that would go with the quilt. I thought it would be a nice memory. Maybe add pictures of the quilt in the making. I can keep pictures from here on my computer and then print them out, I think most people can do that. The thing is going to be finding a small enough notebook, not to add much weight to the package.
maybe use notecards, then put them in a small picture album.
The stars aren't bad to make, that is what I learned to piece on.
I have been told that paperpiecing make your points easier. I believe there is a tut on here about stars.
I am worried that I won't be able to get the Celtic done right, it is a thing in my head! Although I do have top notch help around here to help if I get hung up. Charlotte Bull, my teacher, is excellent at hand applique...I have not found anything quilty she hasn't done!