Hi, I'm new here but I have been reading the forum recently. I live in China as an ex-pat and have many Chinese friends. i also quilt for the orphanages. They LOVE vibrant colors! The babies that walk around here are all into beautiful pastels, and whimsical patterns. Please avoid any Chinese writing. These are often mis-spelled and are usually a target for ridicule. Their is not much color in the environment and in general in China so it is always welcome.
I hope this helps. I have also been receiving packages through the mail, and have not had issues with the contents. Good luck, and if you have any questions, I can try to help you out. :thumbup:

Sorry I can't help with your question but I would think that they would appreciate a quilt from your culture or one where you invistigate their's. I think just the thoughtful gift will please them. Good Luck.

don't do blue. it is assosiated with death. if i remember right from when i was in school. there was a radio about 50 years ago that was a color and it went to china and was not well accepted because it was blue i think.
I would look at the due date and maybe add something about the colors and numbers and animal for the month of birth. you could do this with embroydery on a couple of the blocks or you could go with a very american style quilt and do something like a log cabin or one that makes a very pretty picture.

it is probably a reminder of the culture that he doesn't want to think about. many who immigrate try to become American and not be Asian. at least that is what I have been told by friends who have immigrated. that and many of the fabrics are kind of mocking because they are not accurate or true of the culture

A marvelous idea to make a baby quilt to fit the culture. It will be a special quilt coming from you and your husband! Let us see it in progress .. :)

Here's my take on that...My daughter married a Japanese/American, they had twin boys now 18 yrs old. I went to Asian Quilt shop for suggestions.
And "B" I would make a good ol' American quilt!

You guys are great---I have so many ideas my head is spinning. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the thought you've put into this. It really helps. I have to work the rest of the week but plan on hitting LQS first thing Monday. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again for all the suggestions and pics of your beautiful quilts.

This is my two cents worth. I agree with this statement the most so far. Good luck, can't wait to see what you decided.

If it was me I'd make a typical American quilt with a note stating just that. If they wanted an Asian quilt they could go out and buy one at the corner market. I'd make something colorful.

I lived in Hong Kong for several years and visited China many times. I think an "American Quilt" would be very appropriate, as it will mean you are sharing part of your culture, which is quite an honour. I wouldn't use Asian inspired prints (particularly writing or words as someone mentioned earlier), also I would avoid any religious/christian motifs (I mean no offence with this last thing....it is a reality communist China does not encourage/endorse these beliefs).

Thanks for posting, it has been interesting reading...and I am sure you will come up with a beautiful quilt, which we would all love to see.