Elisa, the last quilt i made from this pattern, had 'veriations' to it also. and they were not on purpose. but i finished it anyway, and never told the cousin i gave it to. the very center blocks of some star squares were made backwards.
so the criss cross pattern wasn't complete here and there. i don't believe she even noticed, or cared. the colors were so magnif, and cheery, yellow and aqua, so she was over the moon just having recieved it.
i had made it in a marathon sewing session until 2 a.m. one morning. at 65, that is not a good idea, i now believe.