I don't think the homespuns go with the base fabric as well. And though I prefer the lower left pile, the more natural colors would be good too. Plaid doesn't look like a bunny to me, but small florals are fine. Too bad you can't ask the mom - I like her to be happy when I make a baby quilt, and making what she likes lasts longer than a moment of surprise. Especially if it's a surprise she doesn't like. I made a bed quilt for a daughter years ago, and found out there is an element of it that she does not like, although she loves that I made it. If I'd asked her, it might still be upstairs instead of on a shelf in the basement. Lovely quilt, whatever you do with it.