I am really happy for you that you got it fixed to where you like it now. Like everyone else said, it was nice before. Quilting is an art and such an expression of color, design and space. It took real guts to tear apart the first top. This says a lot about your character.
Thanks for sharing this little journey with us. I know the next time I have to fix something I will remember this thread and all you had to go through to get yours just the way you wanted it.