Yes, I have been know as the Ripper! You have a beautiful quilt. Good luck with quilting it yourself, but I know that you can do it. You will see quilting design that the quilt will just be begging for. Take your time and listen to the quilt. Its with in all of us! Did I say your quilt is beautiful, wow! Your a woman after my own heart. Be kind to yourself and the design for quilting will just flow from you. Enjoy the process, I enjoyed your sharing.