You have done a great job! I have finally got back to mine. my blue thread bled I finally after trying many thing soaked it in OxyClean. It got much better so assembled it and will continue. I like your idea of praire points so may try that. I also like the sashing between each block. Mine is already sewed together so will so a scroll stitch instead of the one they show in the instructions. I love to embroidery work but have found I cannot do it while riding in a car or bus. I have learned hairpin lace and am on my 5th afghan. I go on bus trips and with the guidance of a friend we both do this while on bus trips. Again yours looks great.