I made a signature quilt for my daughter's wedding 22 years ago. I had a young girl at the table to explain what to do. However, rather than just sign their name, the people wrote a message. Twenty-two years later it is nice to look over the quilt and see the messages from friends and loved ones who have passed on. I did not use anything as a backing on the blocks. However, the suggestion to put a frame around the blocks so people do not sign in the seam space is important. I did cut off the ends of a few words for people who wrote to the edge of the block when I finished the quilt.