I enjoyed reading this post, because I want to make a summer-weight quilt for our bed. I've chosen a Kansas Troubles layer cake and cream tone-on-tone yardage for the background. This all should go together quickly, as I will be using the D9P pattern and the blocks will be huge! I appreciate the input on the batting, because I want the quilt to be lightweight but to drape nicely as well. I'm thinking of going with lightweight poly or 80/20. Thank you for your suggestions!