Anna, she only saw it before it was quilted in May and hasnt seen it since its finished. I know she will love it. I gave them one for Christmas a year ago in black/red/beigh and she wanted a lighter color one for summer/spring....ooops I missed that by a couple months! LOL. She wants my one with the Civil War panels but its MINE...however I did buy 4 more North and South panels just in case I get the urge to make her one! LOL. Let me know if there is a Civil War Block Swap anywhere that you hear of! I might try that starching trick..it sure makes for good feeling fabric!