You know, my husband has the same problem. I've been quilting for 10 years. Anything I might need, I have. I gave my husband this option. I told him that I adore Jinny Beyer and that if he went to her site and picked out a quilt kit HE liked, I'd love to make it. I figure I couldn't lose with a gift like that. I'd get to quilt one of her lovely designs , it would have an element of surprise, AND I get to make something that I know he liked enough to choose. Perhaps that might work for you?
Now I fully expect that I'll get slippers !! ( just kidding!)