Just another idea to throw into the mix...I think eparys post of her "Mother Goose" quilt would work for your Strawberry Shortcake panels. I bookmarked it for the next time I run across some cute panels.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-47422-1.htm
She posted the pattern link too:
http://www.pbtex.com/html/mothergoosepat.html