That's lovely! I think if I was going to use red I would look for that polka dot fabric.
I also love your sister's (EllenK) quilt. I wish she had posted it in pictures so more people would see it. I am planning to make something very similar for one of mine soon I hope. I have all the material but wanted to finish something else first.
Sewjoyce: Check this out:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/23331.page
It only uses 12 blocks but with all the sashing it looks like a full bed size if you wanted something larger than Donna's.
susie