Thanks for your thoughts everyone.

Mama..

I love your dogwood tree and think that the further you go, the better it gets. I also love the picture in the book, but at this point..you have put so much effort into the tree and I do love the direction you are taking..I'd stick with it for my center..Then...I'd make some pillows or a smaller throw to go with the quilt when it comes home using the designs out of the book :lol: :lol: See how sneaky that is...I get you to use both!! :lol:

sandpat, aren't you a genius! I LOVE that idea! I really am emotionally attached to the tree (although sometimes the emotion is not GOOD emotion! :x ) - MN winters are harsh and I love spring, and I miss the southern springs I grew up in, there is nothing prettier than a southern spring! I figured that I could bring this quilt out in March each year when Alabama is bursting in color and MN is digging out of a record snow storm...and I would feel so much better! :D

Thanks for all your input and encouragement everyone - y'all are the reason I am at this site!

I'm glad...now you go girl!!

WOW we sure have some great centers. Love them all.

I am truly intimidated.
My center is just a 4 patch :oops:

I thought a round 2 thread had begun, but I can't find it. Anyone know???

Don't be intimidated...Just know that it's going to be beautiful when you get it back

A simple center just leaves more room for creativity for borders. Sounds like a win win to me.

I wouldn't worry..no matter what the whole process will be fun..well, thats what I keep telling myself anyway :lol: :lol: And..I love 4 patches!!