Working with very puckered pieces - preschool project -please help

I'm working with some very puckered squares that Kindergarten students embroidered and decorated for a classmate who has recently become paralyzed.    

I want to make sure I do the best job I can for them. 

Pictures are on my blog here:
http://twicethesky.blogspot.com/2012/04/pre-school-quilt-advice.html

THANK YOU FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS. 

Wow.  What an amazing and special task you have been given.  What about making a puff quilt?
http://danandtes.blogspot.com/2011/10/puff-quilt-tutorial-for-beginners.html

Thank you!