Suzy T.. very pretty! When my daughter was really young she loved bright pink. That quilt would have been perfect for her. I made her a very simple rail fence type quilt a few months ago and used flannel as a backing. She always wants her quilts to have that cozy backing.
You were asking my favorite technique... I would have to say foundation paper piecing without a doubt. I did all the rosebuds in my grandmothers bd quilt using this method. I also love freezer paper and needle turn applique. And batting? In the 80s I only bought Mountain Mist 100 percent cotton. I like the way it shrinks up and gives quilts an old feel. Now I usually use either Hobbs or this other one... cant think of the brand... it's from JoAnns. It has 80 cotton and 20 poly plus it's really soft. My daughters like lighter, fluffier quilts so I use poly when making quilts for them.