I am enchanted with those long term project that slowly grow over time. I am working on the Farmer's Wife in that way. Just a little here and there. Up to about 80 of the squares but it has been three years.
I like your use of the wee little bits to make a big beauty. I can only imagine the number of of who are looking for an old pickle jar, stick notes and rummaging through out scraps to make our own version of your project. We will check back with you in..... 4 or 5 years and show off our own version of your "big mini".