Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. The only thing I regret not doing on this one was putting on a double border and cornerstones. The nice part is I get to do that on the next one should I get half a mind and remember. HA!
I'm thinking of giving it to dad when I go back to Oklahoma this summer. He is so hard to please as far as presents go. I’ll just put it on his easy chair and when he asks, "What's this?" in a gruff manner like he inevitably will, just say "Something to keep you warm while you work crosswords next winter." Sounds like a plan huh?
The cables aren't near as hard as I was thinking. Once I figured how to travel with the needle (thanks to the hints on the ‘questions, questions’ thread) the quilting just started sailing right along. You folks are a great source if information and a wealth of inspiration. Thanks again!