or she could make a scrappy 9 patch like my mini 9 patch that I posted on line (some of my mini quilts)
also here are a couple of patterns from the quilter's cache that might work - or could be adapted to what she wants
Tilting Four Patch -
http://quilterscache.com/T/TiltingFourPatchBlock.html
Hard Times -
http://quilterscache.com/H/HardTimesBlock.html
Be sure to let us know what she finally choses - whatever pattern she choses I sure will be beautiful