you could do applique by typing in turtles, and make them into appliques.
i don't remember if it's Mccalls or Simplicity, but they have a pattern for a turtle quilt in the shape of a turtle.
Turtle fabric receiving blankets. painted furniture such as lamps with turtles on the shade or fabric . I used to paint
letters and furniture at the flea mkt with themes on ceramic pigs and furniture. so a toybox with turtles ext.