I'm in Germany, The fabric stores are expensive here for Americans but not for Germans as they are paid in the Euro. All the prices are in Euro in Europe and the dollar is down and 1.40 equals a euro fabric in Germany isn't much different from the states but the assortment is much bigger in the states. Ask her what colors she likes and go from there, coffee is huge in Germany so coffee fabric would be fun, they drink coffee like we drink water. All the bottled water on the economy is carbonated. I made our movers a pot of coffee when they were delivering our stuff. Bakeries are huge here we have three in our village. Farming is also an everyday living...trackers are everywhere. Bicycles are used even in the snow here. It is so green as well because there is so much rain. Maybe send fabric that represents the states! Also German quilters do not use cotton thread, poly is the only thing available here. Hope that helps!! Happy Quilting!!!