The Christmas baby quilt (hope to get a pic) was my first quilt. I put emb. on it that meant something to parents and me (the Grandmother) Used flannel and the emb. went on the solid squares. Baby's birth date, name,fireman(Dad),L'Chiam(DD theater),frogs(live across from pond),snowmen,Irish, etc.,etc. It just grew(like Topsey) and got away from me. There area bazillion 4x4 designs out there that can be sued on squares. Just go on a search and you will find them. Have fun!