Thanks everyone. If anyone has any ideas on how to quilt this please share.
QuiltnNan - Far right fading was a result of poor planning. I ran out of colors that matched. LOL
helou - The applique will be raw edge - guess it is not finished yet but close!
One of the other women used all batiks in teal colors on white background and set it on pointe. Looks great.
The other is still struggling - (read as hasn't even cut fabric yet but has picked out colors). LOL