leevenora

maybe a whole cloth quilt in a neutral color, such as cream or white

Corky

I agree, the colors are the most important part.

I wonder if you could show them 3-4 patterns and ask them which they like best? Unless its a surprise, of course.

I think lots of the new parents are going away from traditional cutesy baby patterns and more toward urban or metro designs.

My son and DIL are using more geometric in my grandson's room.

Jennifer22206

Personally, I'd get really hurt feelings if I worked my butt off on a quilt only to have it shoved in a drawer. Just going by what you said about these parents, and how picky they are, I wouldn't waste my time, effort or energy on making them something. I'd buy from her registry.

I know it's not the baby - tell your friend to wait until the baby is old enough to say what he likes and make a quilt then and give it to the kid on his birthday. Just my humble opinion.

Corky

I don't get my feelings hurt so much as I am astonished at the poor manners exhibited when someone doesn't like a handmade gift given to them. Worse case scenario, use it as a blanket under a comforter or bedspread!!! Or put it away for later!!

But - be gracious and send a thank you very much message to the maker!!

Rachel

Maybe she should make the quilt for the baby to use at HER house. tee hee

Corky

LOVE your idea!!!

AlwaysQuilting

I've emailed my friend (she lives 150miles away) and mentioned possibly incorporating the same fabric in the quilt, in the borders, or the backing, etc. She thinks that's a good idea..
But I'm telling you, there's just no guessing how her son and DIL will react, even if the same fabric is used.
I've seen them dislike something because "now there's just too much of it in the room". AAGGGHHHH.
I agree with the ones here who've said not to make anything, just buy something but I know making a baby quilt is really important to her. So I'll help her on the weekends.
Thank you all for your input.
And cross your fingers. :D

susie-susie-susie

Since the parents are so fussy, I would have them pick the pattern and the colors. It would break my heart if I made a quilt for a grand child and it was shoved into a drawer. I gave my grandson a quilt for Christmas and the first thing he wanted to do was take it to school for show and tell. Also, I think a curvy pattern would adapt better to the patterns that they picked for the room. Squares seem more "tailered". Just my opinion. Sorry this is so long.
Sue

cpfrog

I'd give them about 5 choices of patterns and about 3 color-ways, using "their" color theme. Perhaps pickup a few FQ to show them...and leave the price tags on so they also know this is a costly project that adds up...

I also think that color is going to be more important than pattern... baby blocks can be quite graphic with the right colors and placement, yet, so traditional. It's a good pattern.

StitchinJoy

If that were my dilemma, would not even attempt to please the parents. Some people are quilt worthy; some are NOT.

But I would happily make a quilt for my BFF to keep at her own house for her new grandbaby. They will both enjoy it!