Awh, thanks so much for the kind words.
QuiltE: I told my DH that we certainly don't need a quilt for this 4th of July, but my DS pointed out that there are other patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, when one might need it...he also said, "Besides, you can use a Patriotic Quilt any time you need to be warm." and you know, when one gets a surge of patriotism, it does kinda make you feel warm inside doesn't it? My DH is the one that picked the light blue for the binding. I wasn't sure how it would look, but I think it turned out very nicely! I will pass on your comment...it will make him smile.