Hi, Amy, you'll have a lot of fun. My grandchildren's quilts were simple, brightly coloured and despite holdups all got to them before they started school (!) So my advice is take it easy, enjoy the process, the baby won't be critical and the mum will think you're soooo nice to do it all. Buying at a friendly quilt shop is better than a big chain store for your first few quilts because if they're good people they'll understand and want you to succeed and their fabric is a bit more trustworthy for beginner quilters.