I was humbled to be a part of the group who did this a few years back led by Honchey (Anne), followed by the Pony Club which we also completed. The FWSQ hangs in my front room on a wall. All 141 blocks of 6 1/2 inches tell a story of my childhood growing up on the farm; the Pony Club continues the story of our shetland ponies and horses, including photos and personal drawings in the quilt. Both will go to our grandson one day.
Our PC group continues under Blocks of the Month because we have forged a strong bond of friendship with one another around the globe. Visit any of us and ask any question you wish. QuiltE has won high honors with hers (Canada), as Mirabelle (Australia) has also.
I learned a lot, enjoyed the time with fellow quilters on QB. Good luck with your quest to complete the quilt. Go with the colors you feel comfortable with...ask lots of questions...and enjoy the journey. What part of Alaska are you in? We spent 13 months there back in 1968 and 1969/