I vote for #3 as well.

Love #3 as it really shows off the elephants

Polka dots and dark grey ric-rac would be my choice!

#3. Polka Dots with dark rickrack.

I vote for the second picture from the left.https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

I like the last picture the best, that maybe partly because of the scale of the shot.

I used the jumbo rickrack on a quilt for my grandson. Not for when he's a baby, but when he's around 3 or so. There are different solutions, I stitched through both sides in mine.

This picture is more about the stuffed applique, but you can see the rickrack.

Thats awesome ! Thanks! I'm going to sew along each edge, with the curves .....

I like #2https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png

Polka dots with black ric rac.

I did not like the elelphant print for the borders because

it detracted from the appliqued elephants
The colors were not quite "right" for what I could see of the other prints used
the scale seemed "off" - too small

But - this is my opinion -

If using rick-rack - shrink it before sewing it to the item. It will add texture - is that a plus or minus?

The elephant print would be okay to use for the backing,