Love that profile pic, On The Go!!! Us flatlanders don't ever get that kind of color.
My son is sleeping under a poly quilt right now. They do have to be stretch stitched to keep the blocks together, but you can do anything. Tie them, outline with decorative stitches, but I've never tried to hand quilt them. They are exceptionally warm, so be careful what you put on as a backing is my only real suggestion.
Don't y'all remember wearing that horrible unbreathable stuff?? Oh, I get it, to young huh? OK, just don't make a dress or jacket out of it. It doesn't breathe. lol lol
Sharon