Didi...Okay...here goes...Have you heard of jelly roll quilts? Well my screwed up idea is a deconstruckted sunflower. I would use different shades of oranges for the sun...the next part would be different yellows and just small pieces of brown {sunflower and seeds} and then the bottom different greens {for the grass, stem, and leaves}. I would actually do it in three sections and then construct the quilt. Now that is just an idea. Don't be afraid to say no. I did see another way to go but I cannot find the pattern again. But I will. Just let me know what you think I know you said traditional and that really wouldn't be and may go on the brighter side. Just let me know. You all have a great day!!!!!