well what is he interested in? If he likes cars, google cars and trace them for pattern, cowboys, do boots, hat, spurs stuff like that. I made a Texas flag quilt that I drew armadillo with lone star beer bottle, Alamo, Windmill, horse, boots, rose, oil derrick and incorporated it into the line. Turned out great and trust me I don't have any drawing ability at all LOL Only thing, make them pretty big and about the same size for balance.