Jenni, FMQ is so much easier than SITD. As soon as I gave myself permission to sew in other directions rather than just forward, it became doable. I prefer block by block to all over meandering. I did my batik one with long swoops down each side of the diagonal lines so it did look like a elongated teardrop with both ends pointed. I wish they had been fatter, but what is, is. I put a flower in each square and a continuous leaf and flower in the border. By personal perfence, I do not quilt heavily. Just go for it. Your plan sounds good. Mine was for a daughter and we both like flowers.
Judy, thank you for doing the mysteries. I cleared the decks to work on mine during the quiltalong yesterday and I can't find it. My GD was here the last time I saw it. Did we clean too well? I will keep looking and post later.
It's a little cool this morning so good old bacon and eggs sounds good. See you in the dining car.