Thank you all again, for the kind words!

I selected the fabrics myself. I started by choosing fabrics that said to me, "am I blue, or am I violet?" Then there were some purples that just grabbed me, so I had to get them, and I had a beautiful cobalt blue fabric just waiting for something special, and I couldn't leave it out! Finally, I had ordered some reds, whites and blues for another project, and one of them turned out to be too violet for the R/W/B project, so it was added into the selection. I believe I ended up with 17 fabrics. It probably would have been easier with 20+, but I don't have very many places to shop (and see the actual colors), nor do I have a big fabric budget.

I like the idea of metallic thread, however, I might like to sell it, and I think I want to be careful about how feminine I make it. I'd like it to appeal to either gender. My long armer thinks she would go with a variegated that will blend with and compliment the fabrics. Other input on this subject is welcome.

ps. There are NO BATIKS or HAND DYED fabrics in this quilt top!

BEAUTIFUL!!! LOVE IT!!! Looks so time consuming! You did a great job.

I love it! What a great pattern, too, for any color.

Oh it is for sale? Be sure to pm me when it's ready!

I love the colors and the name of the quilt!

First thing out of my mouth was - that is georgous!!!!!!!! Wow.

Stunning! Beautiful!

Thank you all again for the enthusiastic response!
I wish I could get it quilted NOW!

Beautiful Quilt!!!! I love it!