As a relatively new quilter, made my first quilt last January, I usually pick the person who it will be going to. Then it is a toss up, if I see a pattern or fabric for them. My current quilt is Happy Daisies for a granddaughter from out of state, we do not have much contact with them. My next quilt is for a young nephew who is VERY smart and his quilt will be based on a fabric of books. So it really depends on the person.