Onalee,
The finished quilt is truly lovely!! And so colorful, just like your friend was!
I am so sorry you were hurt by someone here. Sometimes our words are not meant to be rude but are not well thought out. Nonetheless, YOU were hurt and that makes me so sad for you and that whole situation.
I am glad you took what you needed from the responses, left the rest aside, and made your own decisions for what worked for you because the quilt is much better used and loved - which is certainly what your friend would have preferred! I hope it puts a smile on your face every time you enter the bedroom; I know it would for me.
Love and hugs,
Jan in VA