First -I LOVE the "mini essay". I think the "story" of a quilt brings the stitching and the colors to life! And this quilt is gorgeous - what a great job on the free motion quilting. I've not had the nerve to try that yet . So far, I'm still strictly hand quilting - maybe after another wall hanging to to I'll get the nerve to give it a try. I'd. Be ecstatic if it was even half as good as what you accomplished - really a beautiful, beautiful job.