I have just spent most of the day going through the currently 196 pages of this thread and it's been both a fascinating and humbling experience for this late age beginner. Thank you to all who have posted pics of their wonderful quilts.
Now the hard part ... I have to explain to the family why no laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking etc. has been today.
At least my three dogs are happy: they've got to sleep all day and there's plenty of food for them in the fridge.