Janan

I have 20 sun bonnet sue dolls from a quilt my 100 year old mother-in-law's mother made. I plan on trimming them as I go and appliquéing them to a quilt I will make.
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This is a pic of the fabrics I have selected and the 90 year old crocheted lace.
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I took pictures of the dolls and put together this powerpoint, so it will look similar to this.
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I plan on my 9 year old grandaughter inheriting it one day so I want it to look heirloom-worthy.

The answer to my question may be obvious to everyone except me. I want the quilt to have that crinkly well-washed look. But I don't want to wash the dolls. I also don't want to quilt over the dolls, so I think it's obvious I should quilt it before I appliqué the dolls onto the quilt.

I would like recommendations on what type quilting I should do.
Also, have I read the Warm and Natural batting gives the best "crinkly" look?

Lastly, any and all suggestions you may have.

Thank you!