I think that you did a wonderful job on this and that your friend is going to love it. I think your stipple looks great & I like how you made the stars puff up. Good job! I have a Juki TL 98 Q on a Little Gracie Frame. I got it a couple of years ago. What type of set up do you have? I, too, would love to learn how to do feathers. Every time I do them they remind me of the Loch Ness Monster!