This is a really kool quilt. I have been wanting to make a sampler with stars. My question is how did you figure how much fabric that you would need. Did you just get a lot of different shades of a certain color? Not sure if I am making myself clear. I really don't want to purchase any more fabric if I can help it. My stash is too big as it is, and I want to pare it down. I looks to me as if most of the blocks are solid, am I wrong. BrendaK