So, here's the checkerboard. Last of the 2 1/2" squares.

I went on to make a half square triangle quilt. I quilted it from the off-set center in a spiral. Looks great, but was a PITA to do.

Then my first Twister. I am in love with this pattern.

There was some sort of conflict with the women's shelter. Something about them redecorating and our quilts would not "go" with the new décor. We are scratching our heads over that because we thought the quilts were being given to the women and children. So now we are donating to the local Ronald McDonald house. We and they are clear about what happens to the quilts.