Yes, this was a bit of a bear. I have been working on this quilt (with only a few side tangent projects-ha ha) for the last 9 months. This is my first quilt of this size. I think it taught me to stick with smaller projects! I am going to reupholster the headboard while this quilt is at the longarmer. And I like your suggestion of the white dust ruffle. Easy to find ready made so I won't have to make it!