You can also use coloring book figures as a template for the center stitching. I usually enlarge them on my copier to get the right size. You can also go online and look for figures to make templates. I have made a lot of these flannel quilts and usually stitch a bunny, teddy bear,butterfly, etc in the middle. Gives a nice touch to the quilt and helps stabilize the flannel. Moms seem to really enjoy them.