Final decision........

Well............the top is sewn together.  Four times yesterday I thought it was the final design, and each time when I saw the photo on the computer monitor I knew I had to move a block.  In the late afternoon I was happy with it and sewed it together.  It is approximately 56" x 72".

My orange cactus plant has a bunch of new growth at the base of the plant.  This is so exciting because this one hasn't grown very much over the years.  I'm surprised that all of the cacti liked being in direct sunlight for 3 hours each morning. 

Here is another view.  It has almost doubled in size as well as all of the new growth from the base of the plant. 

I have some new fall flowers on the porch thanks to a sister-in-law and a niece.