I use all those soft books a lot for baby gifts. I just make the pages into smaller squares and single or double border them, (depending on what looks best) and then put a coordinating boarder around everything. I have a Brother embroidery machine so I embroider a little message with the baby's name and birthday on the "dedication" page. I do know how to hand quilt and I love the look, but with the volume I need complete, just don't have time. I use a pretty decorative machine stitch to quilt it. It goes fast and it looks great