It is now 9.00 here in England so I am up. Thanks again for all your replies.
Ube quilting regarding the batting, I went with white cos the shops did not have black in stock, and I was impatient - "must learn patience" - write 100 times! I find it difficult to have more than one thing on the go at one time and would probably make different decisions if I could put a quilt to oneside while waiting for the exact thing I want. Was always told to finish what I was doing before starting something new, when growing up. LOL
Sue