Thank you, these are very helpful. I just reread my post and it sounds silly but I was stressing....always try to do it 'all' an not leave myself enought time. I do have good intentions, but not the most patient person in the world....lol. :oops:
Anyway, the teacher at class was very helpful. She didn't mind at all that I switched projects and we ended up designing two narrower panels and a couple of 1.5" borders just to frame out the panels. Then I will add the border all around and she will teach me how to bind it (cuz I have no clue...). She actually offered to meet me at the LQS on Saturday to work with me so I can perhaps get it finished as long as I do my 'homework' between now and then.
I actually like how its coming out, I promise to post a pic when it's done - even if its not perfect it will be my first one and I know his grandmother will like it anyway.