Love, love, love the colors. Maybe, some chenille by the yard, not handmade) as alternate blocks for texture. Think of incorporating her name and handprints with the date in it and she will appreciate it as she grows., even her height and weight can be added. I made a panel print for a great nephew and his mother says he still has it at 14 ys old. My DD had a security blanket for years also. It finally became a small portion, but it was still her security. Again, love the colors. Keepop it simple.