I always make my nieces and nephews a quilt for a high school graduation gift. I let them pick out what colors they like and I pick out the pattern (simple). They seem to love their quilts and its so nice to see them on their college beds when I see photos of the kids in their rooms on facebook. I love it because no one else is going to have the same quilt as them. And don't worry about them not using it. All of my nieces and nephews used them in college and continue to use now. Good luck.