Sorry, I can't be gentle, but I can be honest. TRIPLE WOW :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: AWESOME :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Great job. If thats your first and hand pieced, you have some truely fabulous quilts in your future. Keep it up, girlfriend. :-) :-) :-) Pam W. :-) :-) :-)