ckcowl - The option to change the batting isn't there, so that's why I was hoping if it wasn't intended to be washed or handled much it might be OK but it occurs to me from your statement that yes, there are situations where it will have to be washed. Thanks for that.
Barb in Louisiana and ManiacQuilter2 - Yes, I'm sorry, I should have posted a pic. I thought the question was generic but here it is. It's the corners giving me grief. I've quilted one of the corners 3 times and ripped it out 3 times.
I tried outlining the flourish in brown and in beige but I didn't like it - I think I was too unsteady that day. I tried feathering it, I didn't like where it went over the flourish. I tried feathering around it.... didn't like it.
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mckwilter - your NYB is fabulous! I love that pattern but it terrifies me to try it.
Your suggestion of "simpler" definitely has merit.... hmmm...