Thanks for everyones input, I'm extremely happy with the way in this Americana/Australiana is working out. It is just as i envisioned it, even though it is taking me such a ong time. I'm hopeful it will be done by next weekend, and mailed Monday 20th. At least that's what I'm aiming for. Have almost completed sewing down the 3rd side, so that only leaves me one to finish, and then the 3 remaining corner scallops.Chrys, I know what you mean about being unable to wait to get the tops back. This has been such an exciting journey, and I waould like to thank you all for undertaking it with me.