I love this quilt. I wouldn't give the points another thought! I look at each quilt as a snapshot of what I'm capable of at a given time. I rarely will rip apart more than a seam or two, rather just do my best and pin and press as best as I can. I try to learn from every quilt, then move on. Your niece will love this quilt for many years- just be happy with that, and look forward to your next project. Blessings, Kris