I like the idea of the wall hanging....especially since it will be smaller than the original after I cut the blocks down. I think I will see what the blocks look like after I get them ironed flat. I don't think it is too bad as I really think the original flannel was a thin variety anyway, plus she had only tied it about every 6 inches and I had repaired it many times where the blocks had started coming apart. She's gonna love it no matter what I do! She's my sentimental child when it comes to family possessions.