V, I also don't have children but like making gifts for friends who do. :)

I LOVE this quilt! I think it's adorable. I think your hairdresser will love it, too. She will be touched that you took the time to make something with her in mind.

You could always use a nice, "calm" print for the backing. LOL

Donna

Well, I've had children, grandchildren and greatgrands and I say this quilt is perfect! I've made a lot of 'bright' baby quilts, and like Donna said, you could put a softer looking backing on it if you are so inclined. Good job, V.

I have linked the brightest one.....I was really scared about this one, but everyone loved it.

SharonG/FL

Here is a link that might be useful:

I think it is perfect!!!
Theresa

I think it is over-the-top CUTE!!!! I like bright and cheery. It is perfect for a play quilt on the floor and a baby learning to crawl & schooching around touching and all the stars and circles. I would stay with the bright for the backing - I would love the bright multi color circles you used for the background if you have enough-it would actually tone down the visual impact by not introducing another fabric. You should try loops and hearts - lots of them for the quilting. I love it! She should be thrilled with the quilt.

It's perfect! It's sure to please the mom and spark the baby's creative brain. Cute, cute, cute!

It's gorgeous, love the stars!!! She will too - but most importantly, the baby will love it.

I have made so many for my large family I think I should be an expert lol!!!

Babies love bright colorful quilts, so I wonder why we always put them in soft pastels when I was growing up?!
Rosa

Thank you one and all...I think I'll go w/ a calmer background since I have that in my stash..that coupled with one left over star will make up the back. (only 3"x2" dot fabric remaining)

Sharon...thanks for sharing your bright-cute...now I don't feel so hesitant!

Now if I show up at the retreat with multi-color hair sticking out in every direction...you'll know mom wasn't happy... ;-)
V.

I think it is great! Babies like bright colors as their eyesight is great early on. I think your hairdresser will be thrilled to have it and pleased at your thoughtfulness. TFS

Anyone would be thrilled to get a homemade quilt. And yours is beautiful and very cheery. It's a winner!

Very pretty - and not nearly as loud as I make my baby quilts, LOL!

She'll be thrilled, and the baby will love it.

It is not loud.......just perky pastels and it's perfect. Too many people make the soft/nursery print quilts for little ones. This one shall stand out and be special.

"...Now if I show up at the retreat with multi-color hair sticking out in every direction...you'll know mom wasn't happy... ;-) "

It would be worth the trip to the Retreat to see that!

I think it's a perfect baby quilt, too.

I think it's adorable and a really cute pattern, not at all too bright. Don't worry about your hair.

I think it's charming, happy and fun. Mom and baby will both love it!
LindaB/CA

I love bright, and it's very sweet for a very sweet girl-to-be. Here's one of my brighter ones.

Really like the Twister! I see now how a Twister can also be an I Spy! TFS

SharonG/FL

I think it looks great. Your friend and the baby will love it.
TFS.

~Geraldine

No where near over the top! Perfect and she will love it (and so do I)!!

Robbi

I think it's fine and beautiful. The fabric used in the border and strips with all the little circles will help give the baby's eyes something to focus on so will be helpful for the baby having contrast in colors in the fabrics. Job well done! :-)

Best to you,
Sandra

Thanks everyone, your comments have me excited to sandwich and quilt!

That twister is cute as well, good idea from Sharon to use a twister as an I spy... I would not have thought of that one!
V.