Without reading through all 10 pages of comments . . ., did you regular or paper piece the block? If you regular pieced it, it can also be paper pieced which might save you in wondering about your 1/4" seam. The paper pieceing pattern can be found at - -
http://www.quilterscache.com/H/HuntersStarBlock.html
However you pieced it, the end result is fabulous and I can certainly understand why your daughter would like one. Good luck on the next one.