Thanks for the idea. I have quite a few left over from a quilt that didn't need to be as big as the pattern. It started out as an 84" square. I am making it for my sister for Christmas and just want it to be more of a throw that she can take a nap under and of course her animals (2 dogs and a cat) will surely nap on it too. She has 3 birds too but I don't think they'll be napping on it. It is all made of scraps left from other projects. Will post a pic once it is complete.