Ladies, thank you very much...
To repeat, I cut blocks 1" larger than the batting in the middle. I sew the x first and then sew the blocks together? Then I use spring loaded (small or large)? scissors to cut fringe? (1/4" or 1/2")? Then I launder and then put in a dryer (laundromat recommended).
Again, my thanks for the input...
Gale