Originally Posted by illinois

I like your idea of the stitching across the red sashing. My choice in the blocks would be stitch in the ditch around the stars and around that center white piece. And, yes, you can use transparent thread. Some don't like it but I've used it on several kid quilts and it has held up well. Is this the quilt that has satin in it?? (There was one recently.) Be careful of quilting on the satin as the needle pokes holes that may not be so desirable and I suppose could end up with those pieces fraying out. Good job on this one as it is very striking in color and pattern!