Marilynsue, I'm pretty sure my DD & SIL would have my head if I gave away their wedding gift! lol The piecing wasn't difficult once a member of this board suggested I paper piece the rectangular diamond block, thank goodness for her! That block is one of the reasons I am 7 yrs late getting this top finished.(I also ran an embroidery business out of my home for 10 yrs while caring for my granddaughter full time for 3 yrs of that 10.) Didn't leave much time for anything else, by 5pm I was whipped.
Barb, I talked to my long-armer and she filled me in on what I needed for size. Went to Joann Fabrics and picked up more of the purple fabric. Lucky for me the calicos were not on sale, so I was finally able to use my 50% off coupon. Bonus! Now I have plenty of all fabrics so that I can audition how I want to border the quilt. :D