Thanks so much ladies! I really appreciate your comments. :-) I've got gloves, etc. but need to get some basting spray. I've been throwing my practice squares in the wash and it is amazing how the shrinkage improves the look, lol. However, I should go back and revisit Leah Day's site. Also, it's interesting how some like meandering more in a row while others like to go more vertical -plus the link with following the "snake" line sounds cool. I plan on sewing up a back this week and trying the quilting this weekend.