A nice heavy quilt will feel great in England, and your son will love it! I like your quilting ideas, and for me, I am not a fan of tied quilts, especially as they do not wash as well in my experience. This board is a great place for assistance and for ideas. Welcome. I was lucky enough to live in Suffolk for three years with my sewing machine under my bedroom window so I could watch my children play. Those were good years and I miss everything but the cold feet!!!!!
Christine