Dear Pam,
That is beautiful! I find myself dissecting your pattern. Thinking 'Ok. That's this block and that ones that block. I can make 48 log cabins, 20 of the open block stars, 12 eight pointed stars, 4 corner blocks and one large block that's in the middle.' But will I? Heck no! I can just sit and stare at your beautiful work of art! Besides I told myself years ago that I would never make an 8 pointed star ever again. And I'm ok with that. Are you sure your dd will get this quilt? Or do you need it more? Does she know that it was supposed to be for her?