I once made a baby quilt using the colors and choices of the mom-to-be. It wasn't my personal taste and even when I finished, I didn't care for it but while I worked on it I kept telling myself who it was for (my best friend's dil) and that I was pretty sure the mom-to-be would like it. Like it? She loved it! as did everyone else at the shower. My bf said she wished I had given it to her to keep at her house for the baby, she liked it that much. Keep reminding yourself that the recipient will like it. I do think making suggestions, if you think she may be uncertain what she wants, might help. It may be that she thinks plain and simple will make it easier on you.