For a bit of inspiration/cementing of ideas, visit Etsy, in the search box type in the words 'silk velvet quilt' and see what comes up....traditional and contemporary mixed material, some antique.
If you get really clever and creative you may end up making a profit from this
. Check out Robyne Melia's Crazy quilt and the amount it sold for.....
http://cathyscrazybydesign.blogspot....azy-quilt.html
Happy stitching.