Thanks everyone, for your kind words about my quilt. As for kitted quilts, I counted it because it wasn't a true kit that came with the fabrics all together. I had to hunt them down and order each fabric separately. I consider that labor that I've put in, so the quilt had been "started". Does that make sense?
Not sure if my son will end up getting the quilt. I'll let him see it first and see how he reacts to it. I don't want to just foist it on him and then find out he never hung it up or used it. I'll enjoy it at my house, until he comes for a visit and sees it.