I agree with quilting candy, get the person involved with the quilt making process. Pick out a few quilt patterns you feel comfortable making and have them pick one. That way the person won't pick out a complicated pattern you're not comfortable making. Then go to the fabric store together and have them pick out the fabric with your guidance. You can decide ahead of time how much of each color you will need for the quilt. Then pick out the backing and binding fabric. I'd also buy a little extra of each fabric for those little cutting mistakes we all have made.