The quilt is awesome! I understand the need to complete it asap. My father-in-law was 99 with a wound that wouldn't heal. He was living in our home and we knew his days were numbered so I made a quilt for him celebrating his 100th year-not as as intricate as yours- but he had it for his last 6 wks with us. I am so glad as he passed away after 99.5 yrs on March 28, 2011. I would like to use ideas from your signed patch if you do not mind.