thank you for your kind words about my quilt. at times i would start getting discouraged because it seemed like i would never finish because of the size. i used quilters dream lightest weight batting.the squares are two inches. i quilted most of it in a grace 14 inch lap frame. hand quilting is very soothing to me. sorry for no capitol letters; two weeks ago i fell and broke my hand.....no quilting for awhile. i love this site....read it daily but have never posted. you are all wonderful.