Helen, I like all what you did to this quilt, I also hand quilt, I love all the patterns of the 8 pt star, and I love the bright colors, we need some of the bright colors and cheer to get us thru this cold weather... we were in Apacher Junction for the month of Jan. , I had to keep reminding myself that it was winter not summer back in Iowa Keep the good work and cheerful quilts coming. We love to see all the beautiful quilts on this GB,