burchquilts

I think I'd go with a red, white, & blue color scheme... bright, happy baby colors & "patriotic" to boot. Just a thought. I like the pink cammo idea, too. My nephew, who has always been WILD about tractors, had a baby girl & I found pink John Deere fabric. It actually was a rather cute quilt & they loved it.

Lavada

Think outside the box maybe they would like something that would be pretty and not military as most people would know the parents are both in the military thanks to both of you for serviving our great country and congrats on the new little one

cherokeerose

I agree with some of the other post, you are making the quilt for the baby, who is not military. Make a quilt that you would make for a baby who's parents aren't in the military.. I do like the suggestion of pink camo as a backing.

katesnanna

Please, please don't use camouflage on a baby's quilt. It is a tiny baby. There are plenty of lovely baby"s fabrics out there.

Latrinka

I would ask if the mother has a theme for the nursery.

Quilting Nonnie

I'm the mom of two Army soldiers. My daughter is absolutely opposed to using camo, especially differently colored camo, for any clothing. She say "Camo is not a fashion statement." Soldiers are usually VERY patriotic and have strong feelings about what they do, and many times about the uniform and what it stands for.

I think it would be very important to make sure mom and dad think pink camo is adorable or inappropriate. I also think if they are in favor, that just a little would go a long way. Maybe small hearts?

Also I'm very much in agreement with the sentiments of just making a baby quilt. The military may be their occupation but I don't think I'd want my baby having apples and chalkboards, etc. just because I'm a teacher. Think of nurses, doctors, car salesmen, secretaries as themes for quilts. Not much appeal.

quiltmom04

I agree. I have friends in the service and even though they are patriotic, it doesn't mean they want everything in red, white and blue. Just a sweet baby theme would be fine!

jcrow

I said in another thread, I never ask the parents what colors they want, I just make a baby quilt and surprise them. I've never had anyone say they didn't like the colors or wish I chose different colors. I agree with what someone else said. Don't tell them you are making a quilt. Just make one you like.

misseva

I like to make baby quilts that can be used when the child is older so no 'baby' patterns for me except when I did some hand embroidered ABC quilts. But those take a year to embroider.

junegerbracht

Totally agree. My son and daughter-in-law are both career military. I always go with what my daughter-in-law would like - something pretty and frilly for my granddaughter. Go with what the new mom would like! Happy quilting.