Micky/MInnie Mouse quilt..suggestions on FMQ/top stitching...

[coffeebreak]

THis quilt top is 55x55. I am ready to FMQ it. I will either have fleece as the backing or cotton and batting.
But I need ideas/suggestions on how to FMQ it.
THe Northern Star (my fav to make!) is one block and the Minnie/Mickey block is just the fabric. The cornerstones are a 4 patch. And then the sashing in the middle and I will have a black binding on it.
Normally I just meander 1 inch apart but was wanting to do something different this time and try to make the stars stand out a bit...and meander the MM blocks

Northern Star block....I am thinking if I

....just straight stitch diagonally along the lines of the seams of the star...just on each block.
....meander just the star, or stipple just the white behind the star to make the star stand out and only SITD the seams of the star.
....or straight stitch the diagnonal the entire quilt in lines with the star.
.... meander it all

I want to try something new but want to make sure I am good enough at it and it turns out good as this one I am selling....has to be better than just "okay by me".

What do you suggest/recommend I do for the top stitching/FMQ'ing on this quilt? It is 55x55.

Also, I haven't decided on the back yet...depends on the price of fleece, flannel and cotton/batting and what print I can get... I want red with big black dots/circles, but couldn't find that last time I was at the store when I got the rest of the fabric, so any suggestions on what would be good for the back..fleece, flannel or cotton/batting...and suggest on the print?

I include a pic of the star, the MM block and four blocks together...couldn't get a full pic of the quilt.

[Winniesfriend]

Hi I just had to say I so love your quilt top, what a great way to show off mickey and minnie, Sorry I am not going to help with FMQ advice I have done very little myself but I am looking forward to seeing the finished quilt.

[Hulamoon]

I can't help either because I can't figure what looks best on what yet. lol But it soooo cute!

[yeeehawterri]

I stink at fmq ( no help there) but just have to pipe in and say I love your top! How cute!

[nurrsey]

Wow, such a pretty quilt top, the colors are great. I always like meandering but that's just me.

[auntiemern]

I would either echo quilt, or SITD the stars, and meader/stipple Minnie blocks. Your quilt is adorable btw. Love the four patch corner stones.

[Musical_Starling]

It would be awesome if you could do a meander, and maybe every now and again sneak in a mickey head (the three-circle shape). Just like the hidden Mickeys at Disney As for backing, I think any dots would look great as long as they have the same colours as the top (black, white, red, all of the above ) Can't wait to see the finished quilt!!

[pcbatiks]

As Dee said.......I was going to mention mouse head with ears for the Mickey fabric. What about rows of straight lines on some parts of your stars..........if you have and extra block you could try it out first for a sample.

[heavnli62]

Awesome quilt... love the Mouse family...lol
I love the stipple .... with my last quilt I got brave trying swirls..... it is turning out well, not as good as it would with a Longarm, so stipple is my fav.....

[craftychris]

Oooooo!!!! My 4yo GD would just love that. She's a big fan of Mickey and Minnie - I think it is adorable but the last person who would be able to adivse about FMQ!! Don't forget to show us when it's finished.