Thank you for all the good input. Sneed, your quilting is so beautiful! That looks so rich. Ckcowl, I will take your advise and try out the options. At first I didn't plan to use batting, but then living in North Dakota, thought she might like the extra warmth--but don't want it too heavy. Some day hope to have a long arm, but for now I'll just use my dsm. Thanks again. Knew I would get some good advise here.