Oh my - I knew I would get help and I DID! Thank you all so much. Your information is just so helpful.
I also re-learned something: to wait and not be impatient. I had all those blocks sewn to the center feathered star block. I started unsewing this last night. I had sewed all those blocks up because I was SICK of having this quilt hanging around. I've had it for at least 15 years. I should have taken my time and let it sit for a while and played with it. I was sort of lost on what to do - I should have come here first. So now I'll work on it and post it again later.
I can't thank you enough!