Or if you would like to try a large paper-pieced design there is a free fox baby quilt by Shwin & Shwin (I have no connection to them just think the design is cute and it is on my to-do list).
https://www.favequilts.com/Quilts-Fo...-Quilt-Pattern
The focus fabric picked out by the mother could be part of the body or have blocks surrounding the main design.