The result depends on the length of the strips as well as how many you use. I think it's pretty, but it might be a little long and narrow for a crib. Babies don't sleep with blankets or quilts and such these days because of concerns about SIDS, so it will be used for "tummy time" on the floor, and maybe in the car or stroller. If you want to adjust the dimensions, you could use a seam ripper to take off several rows and maybe add a border. In fact, if you split it down the middle and added, say, 8" borders, you could have two nice little baby quilts. If you don't want the double rows, you could unstitch between them and turn one end 180 degrees. Whatever you decide, it will be fine, and someone will be thrilled to get it.