It does appear to have been the winner, what with that blue ribbon hanging on it. Maybe she used different blacks on the background intentionally? I have done that with WOW's and beiges, etc when I didn't have a large enough piece for what I wanted to do. It turned out ok...her quilt must have too to have that ribbon hanging on it! I like the way she used the hearts as her setting tris....kinda like Elle did on hers.