I'd put the straight cotten (the Moda) on the non-ruffled side, because the flannel side will be in keeping with the rag edges. Be sure to get spring loaded scissors for the clipping (otherwise the clipper may get rubbing sores on her fingers). You can brain storm with you daughter for a "quilting pattern" to put on each square that will be relevant to her MIL.... Maybe a 4" to 6" heart, puppy, flower.... whatever fits. Hope this helps.
A bit off subjecrt, but I helped a little girls (9) from church make a lap robe for her grandmother for her 80th birthday. When she opened it, and realized the child had made it, she cried and cried. She said never in her entire life had something been made especially for her. Wow!
Last edited by Sierra; 05-05-2013 at 08:29 AM.