Florals for a baby quilt?
 

Hey all,

I am wondering if it is considered appropriate to use florals in a baby quilt? Should they be "nursery" fabrics? These will be donations. Thank you!

Babies like shapes and designs of anything to look at. I would say go for it!!

I have baby sit many children and they love to pick flowers out of my garden and to use the garden hose. LOL!

Oooh. Thanks! Didn't think of that. I was just looking at the more "modern" baby quilt and it seems like florals are "in". Thanks again.

If they're bright and bold, maybe, but not old calicos or pastels, as those are "out." Most modern moms want things that go with their nursery theme or colors. Since these are for donation, you can't be room-specific, but it's safer to go with animals, dots, Disney themes, construction, sports, etc. I would look on Etsy if you want inspiration for modern baby quilt fabrics.

Personal opinion, Include some bright/high contrast polka dots and I think that the baby quilt will be well loved.

I have seen bright colors in baby quilts, but I think where you donate them might have some rules to follow. So it would depend upon what is accepted by them. Children are less fussy, and love color, animals, and I Spy quilts. I admire all those quilters who donate their work to a worthy charity; especially if its for children and seniors.

I love floral baby quilts! I've seen them and they are adorable.

Yes! Thank you all. I didn't think to ask what they will accept. Thanks again.

I made a lap quilt once in pastel florals, and it was beautiful! I also made a baby quilt for my niece in pastels, which was very, very pretty, and it included some florals. I don't have pics---it was several years ago and both were given away.

Yes, florals would be perfect for baby quilts.

Babies do not care. Make any quilt that brings you pleasure. As the baby gets older they will be attracted to any of the shapes, colors, figures, prints and so on in their quilt. An I spy is just as appropriate as a floral or race cars or tractors or animals or colors or pastels or......you get the idea. Adults are the ones who chose pink/blue or pastels/bold for babies. Babies just like to be warm and to be snuggled. Have fun making your quilts and giving them away.

Babies love anything that attracts their attention. I once made a crib quilt with wild animals on it--in black and white. My ggrand daughter loved it.

Absolutely! Babies and baby girl moms love the flower quilts, even with blue flowers. Lots of boy moms don't like anything with pink, mauve, or flowers. ... according to the crisis pregnancy center I sew for.