Annaquilts,
Could you post a picture of your top and ask for input from the group? If your partner doesn't want to see it before he/she receives it, you could go over to the 'Group' discussion page, start a new thread titled 'Spoiler for XXXX" and ask folks for suggestions.
And, there is the fact we're just a nosey lot and want to see what you've created for your partner
best,
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QUOTE=Annaquilts;5056213]Well the top, batting and back are ready. I need to figure out how to quilt it. Paying for a LQ is not an option for me. This part is where many of my projects become UFOs. Any encouragements or ideas. I feel pretty intimidated at this point.[/QUOTE]