Quilt for my husband- Imaginations needed!
06-16-2013, 07:57 AM
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I have made several quilts for men and it seems to me, as long as it does not have flowers, they are pretty happy with whatever you make. I've done baby blue and white, red, white and black, blue and black, turquoise and brown, etc. The only thing???? no flowers!
06-16-2013, 08:01 AM
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Living on the Gulf coast your room says water and beach to me in batiks! Think water, sand and sky- if you want more pizzazz than restful throw some sunrise (lighter) or sunset (brighter and darker) into it. Any of the already mentioned patterns would work, but I'm leaning towards Trip around the world. Post pics for us!
06-16-2013, 08:36 AM
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I like the green and white! What does he like!
Jenny's big star is easy and uses pre cut sqs. and she has lots of different quilts made from jelly rolls and other strip bundles.. I love the hidden well design. Jenny made it with strips, then cut sqs, lay two together with strips going opposite each other, sew around all edges of sq. and cut diagonal corner to corner, open, press, and sew those sqs together (either with x shape, or with sq center). When finished the sqs look complicated and impressive! With the right colors these blocks are very regal looking! I am making a quilt with this block that has brown paisley print with gold threads and red strips that would look great in your room..maybe put in a strip of hunter green.
Love to see what you come up with!
Jenny's big star is easy and uses pre cut sqs. and she has lots of different quilts made from jelly rolls and other strip bundles.. I love the hidden well design. Jenny made it with strips, then cut sqs, lay two together with strips going opposite each other, sew around all edges of sq. and cut diagonal corner to corner, open, press, and sew those sqs together (either with x shape, or with sq center). When finished the sqs look complicated and impressive! With the right colors these blocks are very regal looking! I am making a quilt with this block that has brown paisley print with gold threads and red strips that would look great in your room..maybe put in a strip of hunter green.
Love to see what you come up with!
06-16-2013, 08:53 AM
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The first pattern that popped into my mind was Jacob's Ladder, with a non-floral focus fabric, a complimentary fabric with a white or cream background. Another choice might be a log cabin quilt. I look forward to seeing what you decide on. Love the green on the walls with the white woodwork.
06-16-2013, 09:30 AM
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How about a log cabin using the various shades of green and cream. I made a green and cream vertical log cabin for DH for Christmas 2 yrs ago, using a gold center block. I think it turned out o.k. It should be on the board listed in pic. as "Greens with White Sauce".
06-16-2013, 10:53 AM
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Quilt for husband
What about making the Big Star Quilt? Here's a link to Jenny Doan's tutorial on this quilt using the Orchard House precuts by Windham. Also, what about the La Belle Fleur collection by French General / Moda? There is a lot of sage/cream/burgundy colors in it. Good luck. Hope to see a picture of the finished product.
06-16-2013, 03:03 PM
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06-16-2013, 03:41 PM
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http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t221305.html
Seeing your room color... batik fabric is what comes to my mind.
Plan on making one of these very soon.
Seeing your room color... batik fabric is what comes to my mind.
Plan on making one of these very soon.
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