ooh Izy it is absolutely beautiful and yes I too love how your finished off each block with a strip around each side.. I hope I can use that idea too when I put my blocks together :) I am making 6" size blocks. I have 38 made now and hope to finish another 22 soon. Then I will put them together. I havent' worked on my quilt for a while now as I have been busy working on other projects, but I hope to get back to it soon!