The fabrics with black and white on them don't seem to have that trouble. Just think of a black comforter. It attacts a certain amount of lint to it, but it's not as obvious as it a black sweater on top with the same problem.
Don't worry with an entire quilt any little hairs and such it picks up being on the bed will be fine. You'll notice it when you work on it but it's what he wants so trust me it will be great no matter how much lint it picks up.