I know what you mean in making it your own since you enjoy designing. May I suggest that you make it exactly as designed to be a reminder of the wonderful trip you had to MSQC with friends and even put their names on the label along with the story. And then put those designing skills in play with a small wallhanging, table runner or a mug rug as a "gifted pattern" to those who encouraged you in this new zone. Maybe a friend themed design...