Kitsie,
Your quilts are beautiful! I understand sewing things the opposite way! I've employed many a seam ripper!
Are you joining the group on either Friday or Saturday this week? We're going to the quilt show at the Oregon Gardens. Meeting together at 12pm on Friday and I think Saturday they are meeting at 10. Here's the thread...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-87202-1.htm