I recently made a couch throw for one of my GGDIL, and just used a pieced top in the pattern she had had a fit over on one of my FB posts and flannel on the back and minimal machine quilting overall. She absolutely loves it--and I'll be making more because we do have several Texas families in our circle. It was so easy, and quick throw-together gift for a recent trip I made down there--I always take an extra suitcase full of gifts to scatter around during all the fun get-togethers they always plan for me. I do love being bragged on for the quilts I make and give out as gifts.....