My Mom was also on Hospice when she passed away. The dear sweet nurse who cared for her brought her a darling quilt and it was (I'm sure) made from scraps. It had little houses in each block (not applique) and all were made from different colors. No two blocks the same colors and all were bound together with sashing of dark navy blue with red and yellow flowers, red binding and backing. It was lovely. So don't worry about colors just dive in and make them. They will truly be greatly loved and appreicated.