Grand that everyone was impressed - - as well they should be!
Bummer that someone had to find something to be unhappy about! (but, I am glad that you bought all you found, because that was some grand fabric!) I am learning to do the same thing ... if I like it, it is gone ... but, I am going to quit shopping - - soon <g>.
Would it be rude if I asked you how big each square was in the pattern? Just the white part you showed ... don't want much do I?
Are you going to be doing the mini mystery?