Blank Quilting has free pattern called Desert Dwellers and Desert Trails. They are older patterns, so I am not sure if they are available online. If her heritage is the desert, this may be of interest.
Marvelous designs has a Dreamcatcher pattern that it is very modern looking and is made from Log Cabin blocks and strips of fabrics. It's all the negative space and off center placement that appeals to me. There are a couple of cutting corrections for this quilt. This quilt is on my bucket list.
www.marlousdesigns.com/apps/search?q=dream
This was a quilt set that was for sale years ago. It's basically a strip quilt with oversized blocks in desert colors.