I used this book 5 years ago on page 10 there is strip piecing using all beige fabric, with di tints of beige, more like strip piecing. I think this is what your daughter wants. I actually made the quilt because of the muted back ground.
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Simple-S.../dp/1880972522 page 10 Mondriah is the name of the quilt.
My sister has the quilt now. I tried to send you a photo, did work.
And everyone is right, it is not a wholecloth, but a pieced cloth made to look whole