I was inspired by someone who recently posted the quilt she made for her Marine/Army veteran husband. It was so beautiful that I am planning one also. I bought a Marine Corp emblem with Semp Fi on it also. It is 10 inches in diameter and is embroided. It has a shiny backing on it and does not have any directions as to whether I should wash it first, or how I should apply it to the fabric. I am thinking of sewing it on a square in the middle of the quilt with other squares or borders around it to build it up. Have any of you DQ had any experience with this kind of emblem? I would appreciate all your ideas or comments. Thank you in advance.