If I was simply finishing his quilt as he initially planned the mini trip around the world, I would definitely straighten it out to make it a piece of work that he could proudly claim. But since I'm only incorporating pieces and parts to work into a broader design, I'd like to keep the work that he did at age 12, so that he can say to his children that he sewed that part when he was a kid. If I take it all apart and redo everything, then it's like I'm erasing his work which I don't want to do. I'll post the sketch and pictures of his work tonight or tomorrow morning. I really appreciate everyone's thoughts and understand your point about meeting my son's wishes. What he wants is something to be proud of, something that he can say "I did that". I believe that a reworked design meets both my desire to keep some of his original work and his desire for a finished piece that he will be proud to claim some workmanship.