Congratulations! to you and Meg.
Awesome quilt and quilting.
Having completed a FWS too, I can really appreciate the work your friend went thru in making it.
I too was fortunate to have a wonderful LAQ'er who also did each block differently and gave me a similar look on the reverse. Like you, I know she was all drained when done ... yet very happy with her results!
I praise her every time ... and hope that your friend does the same for your work!