This was so satisfying to finish. I just really enjoyed putting this together, partly because I really like these fabrics and I got to try so many new things. Not to mention this one is a keeper, even though the new kitchen is on the back burner again. No Problem. For progress up until this post, click here . One of the serendipitous things that happened with this little table topper was that I used a low loft batting that was not my preference because it is kind of poofy and thick. I used this because I wanted to use up whatever I had lying around (waste not, want not) but I know a flatter, needle punched batting is better for table toppers and wall hangings. Initially, I was going to do this loopy "heart in a heart" (below) type quilting design (to add to the "Valentine" theme of it) but since the fabrics are so busy this totally did not work. So, I opted for the one heart per square option which, up until this t...