i love that quilt pattern but not so thrilled with the rust. can you ask her for that pattern for me? that would be a cute one to piece one for me one for you and help with the stash elimination stuff here! as far as your quilting goes, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! you are doing fantastic! i like the way the leaves look on the backside. you are going to be a pro in no time and with every one you get better and better! i think this investment will pay off for you (im sure a bus ticket would pay off for ME!) trying to talk the hubband into coming to arkansas from idaho is like trying to tell a child that vegetables taste good!