Since the quilts cannot be used in a baby's bed initially, they can only be used as decoration in the nursery. So, yes, the moms will want a certain color theme. Best to ask mom what the theme will be. Later they can be used for tummy time on the floor and hopefully, when the child is old enough it will be in a bed and drug it around as a lovey. Times change and you can still make quilts that will be loved, but in a different way than you may be used to. With car seats and strollers moms want a smaller quilt. Best bet is to talk with mom, see what will work. My daughter really liked the pretty minkees combined with flannel.