If you have any scraps left of the cat fabric, why not show her surreptitiously, and see what her reaction is. She may already have lots of "mature" cat decor items and something that exudes whimsy and playfulness might be just what she'd like. It could possibly remind her of days gone by when her children were small and full of wonder and the memories all those moments gave her. A gift basket with the quilt, the book, teas and cookies would be so cool! Plus, she may have a baby in her family that she could possibly pass the quilt and book on to, thus creating an heirloom for her family to cherish.