I recently made a graduation quilt for my niece to take to college. Used her favorite colors, made album blocks for each family member to add a message, added photos of the family to tuck her in at night.
On the back I pieced blocks with photos of her different activities during her life, starting with a baby picture, through high school.
I left spaces for friends and relatives to add their messages on the back at her graduation party.
It was a huge success, she loved it.