wildyard

For many years I have loved and collected brooches. Because of my fibro I rarely go anywhere or wear anything that would look right with a brooch attached, but then my sweats might cut a swath all brooched up. lol
Anyway, I was trying to think of a way to display them that I could hang so they are out to be seen rather than sitting in a jewelry box. My DH suggested that I make a wall hanging size quilt and pin the brooches to it.
What I'm asking for is suggestions for quilt patterns that might be good for this type of display quilt. Help me out here folks, I know you have just the right ideas for me!
Also, any suggestions as to what fabrics would be good to use? Batiks, solids, tone on tone? I don't want to use a lot of print and lose the brooches, but I don't want it to be boring either. I want to piece it, not just have a solid fabric.