Yes, I am not totally disappointed in not being a winner. The book is a wonderful consolation prize. I think she had no idea what people would enter when she announced the contest, but then with so many finalists that were similar to her sample piece, I think she decided to go with those, and the colors all go really well too. Her sample was a tree with caterpillar, new leaf and butterfly. It will fit perfectly in the middle of the quilt with all the winners. See the empty spot in the middle - room for a portrait orientation quilt? I was just thoroughly amazed to have made the finalists! And it was so good to push me beyond my capabilities. It has really enthused me.