Oooo - going have to follow your thread here Suzi. I've had on my list for quite a few years to do something like you are talking about. Just haven't decided how I am going to do it either. Your idea of 'connecting' the ideas together is something I didn't think about. Now you've got my wheels turning too.
I like the crazy quilt idea, but I am not into crazy quilting myself. It is pretty for someone else and I ooh and aah over it but don't think I'll use that idea for mine.

I'll be checking back here for more great ideas.

Hugs,