Thanks! The McTavishing is very similar to what I want to do. I guess I just need to make it bigger and looser - that will probably solve the loft issue, too. I didn't try the McTavish style with cotton yet... just the low loft poly. Wool might be a good idea. I just hate to try it until I am skilled enough to justify the cost and not RUIN my quilt.
I have paisleys in my head! :lol: