Thanks for all the compliments! It took me a little over 2 years. I machine pieced everything except one side triangle. It is totally hand-quilted. It was appraised at $2,650.00. There is no batting - I used one sheet of muslin between the top and the back. It is really heavy - I can't imagine how heavy it would be with batting. That is a king-size bed that is resting on. After that - I needed a rest!!! LOL