Is done.  Started in February 2010, finished applique in January 2011.  Finished hand quilting it, got the binding on and a sleeve, yesterday 11-17-12.  This is the third, no fourth quilt I have done by hand.  I may do another.  I use stab stitches instead of loading my needle.  My stitches definitely improved as I went.  I think I used about 350 yards of thread, wow.  Now I have to wait a year to hang it up.