Not been here for a while - lovely kites Cindy !
Sorry to be so late responding to your question re hand quilting Gus - and my honest answer is - no - I haven't really done very much at all. For the life of me I cannot "rock" - I just stab stitch. But I am going to have a go - "I think" LOL.
I couldn't open the link to Thimblelady. I will try and find it.
I am just looking at sashing - any idea how much fabric I shall need anyone? Thanks