Vicki,
I understand about special aunts.
My sisters, sister-in-law and niece made a quilt for our aunt and uncle last year. We each made our blocks at home. Rules were, reproduction fabric and traditional blocks, any size. In the spring we got together and made our blocks fit together by adding *filler* blocks of nine patches, rail fences, four patches, etc. We took turns machine quilting on it. The quilt turned out wonderful. Our aunt and uncle were surprised and are still bragging about their quilt. :wink:
Bottom line is your aunt will love whatever you make her because you made it especially for her. Aunts are wonderful that way! :) Have fun with whatever you choose, it will show in the finished project as will your love for your aunt.