You asked a question about how long fabric/pattern has laid out for you to see it and I have to say the longest is 1 year. I was asked to make a Crown Royal quilt and I washed the bags and dissected them. Bought the yellow flannel to go with it and then it just sat there because I didn't want to make all the Flying Geese. The fabric was cut and ready to go, but I just couldn't do it. Now I can say I do have the top nearly completed, I have to make the borders now and have no clue how or what I'm going to do. I will say your top is very pretty and I'm sure you are happy with it.