Originally Posted by
Tartan
Yes, I would try a section of high loft batt in the center. I would also try to quilt motifs with space separating them so the extra has a place to puff rather than advancing ahead of the stitching. I would try to diplomatically discuss if she would like an extra puffy center to use up the fullness.
OK, I'll be as diplomatic as possible
. She's made quilts before, but always sewed at my house. This one was the first she's done by herself and the directions gave the dimensions for the borders, so she cut them first.