I tend to think rag quilts when I need to do one fast...I've made an oversized throw that my parents can snuggle under while watching tv. I use my rag quilt when just laying on top of my bed...I don't worry as much about quilt stitches or getting too dirty or washing too much. I think you can put more of the effort into the design of the top to make it really customized to her colors and likes.