For the small boy that is expected, I also made receiving blankets. My Beloved helped pick out the colors. I really like how they turned out. The funny thing is, we use Small Mister's blankets like these on car trips. They work really well for vehicles or shawls if you are getting out in the rain. I may need to make some more for us.
The babe's Dad came back and said his wife and mother-in-law loved them. Remember, they are from Angola. So the Grandma was asking about me, "She is white?" She did not even think a white American could have these skills. It made me laugh so hard! Preconceived notions get you every time!