Thank you again to everyone for your kind words and praise!!! Coming from such a talented group of quilters as the folks on this board.....I can't tell you how much it means :)
As for an update on my bargello......I'm still stalling on having it quilted and I'm not really sure why. I think when I decide on the perfect place to hang the quilt, it'll be sent off to the longarmer lickedly split :)