Just a few thoughts here. Is the person definitely in for chemo? Not everyone is. If so, I'd think a comfort quilt would be very much appreciated. I'd go for something very soothing and easy, myself, knowing that after the storm is over, the patient may or may not love it so much. Myself, I took the turtlenecks I wore to radiation and chopped them into small cleaning rags. It was very satisfying. I wouldn't have done that to a quilt, but I certainly wouldn't have displayed it where I'd have to see it every day. Sometimes you have to do what's necessary to move on.
hugs,
Charlotte