I have no problem with the total cost of the quilt (have you seen Canadian prices for quality fabric - yuck!!!). We are going down to visit them in North Myrtle Beach soon and I thought I would look at fabric down there with her. I am a fairly accomplished "quilt top piecer" (always send out to the LAQ). I think the only thing that I'm not comfortable with is applique, (and wouldn't you know it, most quilts I love have tons of applique in them and I will take a course on that someday). I guess I'm looking for a tactful way of telling her "no, I can't do that". And believe me "tactful" is not my middle name LOL!