OMG! That came out perfect, pam! What a nice job you did. It came out just like the picture! Now.... I can't see one thing wrong with it anywhere, you need to give yourself a big pat on the back for finishing it so soon. That is one ton of work sitting there and a Beautiful job!
If you are just starting out, I think you are going to be one of those quilter's we read about in the magazines. REALLY! Love it !!!
If other people understood how much love care and work you put into that quilt top they would faint! Often it is after they have it in thier possesion for a while that they come to love it. Hey, how about taking those girls to a trip to the quilt store, then they might get a clue.