Thanks, Blue, for the pictures. Yes, I can see those vines in the window in a quilt - either as quilted lines OR bias. I KNOW you are going to do it!
DH flew to NZ several times when he flew for PanAm out of San Francisco. We had a family trip planned there and had to cancel when I threw out my back. Never were able to re-plan. We'll get there some day! Your pictures are making me want to start planning again!