On the other side of this coin, sometimes we, as quilters, perpetuate this magic wand myth.
How many times have we seen a post on here such as "help. It's Monday and I just got a baby shower invitation in the mail. I didn't know she was expecting....the shower is Sunday! Does anyone know of Quick Baby quilt pattern that I could make by this weekend?" Although there is always no shortage of helpful answers, it's also OK to go buy a baby bathtub and some onesies (or whatever) at the baby store. Heck, if you didn't know that she was expecting, how close are you really, and why do we feel stressed out and compelled to make a quilt?