Drue, You definitely deserved a ribbon for that quilt, it is magnificent!!! Did you do it by needle turn applique? If so, can you give me any hints on how to do needle turn applique. I volunteered to finish a king size Hawaiian quilt for a friend whose mom started it, but got Alzheimer and didn't finish it. But my needle turn applique is pathetic. Any tips you could give me would be appreciated (if that is what you used on your masterpiece?) In any case, a huge congratulations to you.