Klue, I did try everything that i could think of and thenended up hand stitching the little ears of the points down and then hand stitching the corners to keep them in place. Then i machine stitched around the whole quilt to sew the backing down.I don't hand stitch anything if i can machine it. When i was finishing up the quilting on it, i discovered that i had pieced 3 yes, 3 blocks in the wrong position! i was just sick as the shower is today. i debated whether to even give it to her and make another one to give to her later, but other quilters said not to that it's creative license and not a mistake. But i tell you if there was time i would've made another one. As soon as i learn how i will post it.
Thanks again for your help and BTW i liked your basting tips at the beginning of this thread.
sewmom