Originally Posted by wishiwerequilting
what about collecting batiks with green and purple? Or really any collection with green and something added in? I've been doing a bunch of scrappy quilts lately and there are some patterns which are quick and easy to do. I'm thinking the disappearing 9 patch or split decision or simply squared. The 9 patch uses charm squares and the others use 2 1/2" strips (or jelly rolls/bali pops). I guess a lot depends upon your future DIL and your son's taste...are they more contemporary or traditional? what's their "design style"?
You are right, the batiks should look great. I've pretty much narrowed the pattern choice down to a split rail or the Spring Garden Path at E-Patterns, both are essentially the same. However, I still linger over the bargello pictures. My future DIL's taste probably falls somewhere between traditional and contemporary, and closer to contemporary. My son really doesn't care as long as he doesn't have to shop! :-D