Yes, I will agree with jcrow and auntpiggylpn. If you are wanting to do this yourself, this is a good plan until you can practice and gain experience with free motion quilting. Doesn't sound like it would be too terribly expensive should you take it to someone with an embroidery machine though.
Originally Posted by
auntpiggylpn
Totally agree with this! I would applique the letters on with fusible and then do a small zig zag stitch to reinforce the edges down. I would also use a stabilizer behind it to keep the fabric flat