Thank you so very much for all of the lovely comments about my first block. I forgot to mention to you that I even took it to the lqs and the lady that is part owner of the shop told me that I did really good considering it is my first time. I was so happy to hear that.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it after I get it all put together. I am going to keep it since this will be my first one.
Oh and when I went to the LQS I bought Quilting Needles - Size 10 - and a spool of white cotton thread.