I really need to try spoonflower. What did it cost you do do that yard? I'm thinking I'd like to send them a photo of "Gage" who was the boxer my friend lost just recently. Maybe make something for Christmas.

That's a good idea about the irish chains. I don't remember if I did that with my smaller ones but I think I did. I seem to recall I started the other way and immediately thought that was for the birds then didn't try again for about six months when I then strip pieced it.