think raw edge applique ~ make it even easier on yourself. And having had friends like this myself I will tell you something...STOP being so generous! Do what YOU want to do and let your creativity loose on this one. She will be so surprised that its actually done that she won't care about anything else. If your not going to do this again for her at least have yourself some fun! GoodLuck...we people of the generous heart never want to hurt anyone...and end up hurting ourselves to protect them..and they never even realize it.