Justflyingin, Those are two beautiful quilts. You know, if you said I could have one and gave me my choice, I don't know which I would take. The second is really an original, and you did a fantastic job. Wow! The yellow makes a great pattern. And those arrows!! You may find a lot of people stealing that idea for a border.
Joe'smom, I agree with your comments on these big mystery quilts. I loved this one and did it mainly because of the subject and the good memories that the Grand Hotel holds for me. But it was so labor intensive it really wore me out. The main reason I do mysteries is because of the comradery and anticipation. But it does interfere with other quilting. There are only so many hours in the day. LOL
pjnesler, Thanks for posting that picture. The setting looks like it's out of a magazine.