Ok, so I *think* I've made a decision. I showed Sasha and asked him what he thought, and he likes the idea of using white letters on the orange background. However, he wants the full name, not just ALEX written at the top.
Then, above that, I'll put another stip of white, maybe 4-5" wide, and cut and applique some more coloured lizards, but shrink them to like, 1/4 of the size they are in the blocks.
Is that clear? Does that sound good?
Then, I'll see about some borders. Unfortunately, I cut these lizards out so long ago, I don't even think I have the fabric that goes in them anymore! Or well, maybe I have some left, but certainly not all of it. I was originally thinking of doing a piano-key border with all the colours, but since I don't have all the colours, it might look funny if I substitute other fabrics in place, right?