What would you do?

Sounds like she likes sizzling colors, and a graphic sort of look.

I would start with one bold polka dot fabric with multi-colored (and perhaps multi-sized) dots, then pick all the other fabric colors to match it. (Note: When cutting you can think of this print as large scale flowers scattered on a solid background.)

You will want to use more than one dotted fabric so pick some more polka dot prints that use different scales of dots. (Think of these as smaller scale florals.)

I would avoid straight stripes, but look for a wavy striped fabric instead as it will give the quilt top more visual movement. Wavy stripes won't give you any problems with getting the stripes perfectly lined up in a block like a straight stripe would either. A TOT wavy stripe could be used the same way you would use any TOT fabric. Debra in VA See my quilts at