I once made a quilt for someone using cotton, minky, corduroy and flannel. I thought I would quit sewing alltogether! The minky stretches more than the cotton. I think you would be better off using a walking foot on a regular sewing machine. I liked the idea that someone had of using sashing, that way you don't have to line up the blocks. Regardless of what you figure out to do, the child will love it!! That fabric is so cute.