WMUTeach

Read and saved the gift quilt pattern. Boy, if I did not have three, no five, quilts in progress, I would be giving this one a try immediately. I bet once you have walked through this pattern it would be easy to complete and with the size of the cuts a good stash buster too.

Profannie,
I would assume the "rustic" meant a traditional pattern such as churn dash or log cabin. Other option would a be traditional stars pattern of your choice. Pro, she gave you beautiful colors but I would not consider them rustic. Rustic to me are those collections like Kansas Troubles or civil war reproduction. Not to worry, make her a quilt and she will appreciate your effort as she walks her difficult journey wrapped in the warm hugs you are sending.