I've made 10 grandkid quilts using minkee, flannel and fleece and they have all turned out great. I've used warm and white batting - cut 1" smaller than blocks, and then used a 1/2 inch seam. The minkee and fleece rag really cute if you rag them about 1/4 wide. I'm sure your's will be darling! Love the fabric - also I wouldn't be afraid of putting the minkee in the middle rather than on the corners - it just all seems to work.