The cross stitch pieces are 9" square. I put a 4 1/2" med purple sash and a 4 1/2" square in each corner. Would like to incorporte a heart pattern in the light squares sewn with dark purple thread? Being new to the process of quilting I am not sure it will look right or how to go about it. I have just done one other quilt and it was the one for my sister with breast cancer and all I did there was stitch in the ditch. When I said that I was NEW to quilting I really meant as in no experience whatsoever in quilting, I would appreciate any help at all. I really want to make this quilt special for Cheyanne.