I always ask the mother (or grandmother) what the colors or theme is....quilts are for the new mothers in the beginning. It isn't till later on that the baby makes its wishes known - and if I see one of my quilts being dragged around or used to go to sleep by the little one that is the ultimate compliment to me. I'm currently making some baby quilts to have for those last minute gifts. Two have varying shades of pinks in them, one is browns and sunflower colors and the other is shades of blue for the boy babies. I also plan on making several that are totally neutral for that pile.