SusieQOH, What do your batiks smell like? I have some from Tonga and they do have a scent but it doesnt seem terrible. Well my big plan of doing the quilting on the BH quilt is out the window as well. I sent it to a longarmer in northern Florida. She got the quilt top on Saturday and the backing arrived today. She said she will start on it in a week. I really admire anyone wo does the quilting for others. I dont think I would be brave enough to do so. I am having her pick out the design and thread for it. Will be glad to get it back and bind it the wash it before sending it off to sister.
Stitches! Wow! Your quilt is really something to look at. I love it!