I love to make Sampler Quilts. I use a white on white or ecru on ecru or white on ecru fabric for the sashing and then either a batik or a tonal, which ever is the best of the colors (I take all my blocks to the LQS (JoAnn's) and line 'em all up and pick the border and the backing. If you could find some Winnie The Pooh fabric for the backing that would also work. Also, you might want to make a pillow to put on the rocking chair!!!!!
I would have the block maker either make a little signature square for the name on the lower corner of the block - or you could.
Edie
Happy Quilting!