Your post was so full of things it's hard to know where to begin to comment!
First I just slapped my hand down on the table then threw my arms in the air in a "well-good-grief-why-am I-even-quilting-when-I see-incredible-work-like-this" moment.
Then I really "saw" the quilting and fell in love. (Too bad there isn't an icon of a dizzy head with hearts floating all around it!)
Then I read all the specifics you shared about how you set up the task.
Then I "got a grip," took a breath, and decided I
had to tell you how much I LOVE what you've done. THANK you for sharing. ALL of it!!
Jan in VA