Really cute quilt!! I love that kitty fabric!! I'd vote for SID too! :D

I just finished a quilt top with an animal pattern similiar to yours. I thought of doing SITD also. I wonder if just stitching around each panel is enough? Will the stitching be too far apart then?

How about using a varigated blue green to do the quilting on the top . It works for sitd and hand quilting. You can then use what ever matches on the bottom.Have a great time with the baby quilt it is just so cute :D
Sandy