Agreeing with Bearisgrey on shifting, so would I would quilt. Minky is really popular for baby quilts because it's so insanely soft and cuddly. It's super trendy and it seems like every baby has to have a minky backed blanket or quilt! I say go for it as it is sure to be well received
If you never used it before tho, you may want to make sure you have some scrap to test out and just see how it goes for you. Also it sheds like crazy. I know some people cut it outside because of that. Have your dustbuster at the ready LOL ;D