Good suggestion to keep it simple and focus on the hummingbird applique!! I wonder if the bird border fabric will be too fussy and take away from the applique also? I guess when I get to that point, I can put it on the design wall and see if it is too overpowering. If so, maybe I can use it on the back instead - strips across the back. I have only been quilting a few years, so I don't have a lot of experience in designing my own quilts. I am not sure what ribbon blocks or pineapple blocks are - I will look those up. Thanks again! Off to looking up blocks!