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06-20-2013, 05:44 PM

#21

Jan in VA

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Maybe if he looked at some pictures of green art quilts he could pin down what appeals to him.
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...mg.iZvzp30dpZY

Jan in VA

06-20-2013, 06:01 PM

#22

Sewing_Hubby

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I made a quilt that was loads of fun, very creative, and everyone who sees it, loves it. It is the "About Trout" pattern put out by Lunchbox Quilts.

Here is the link to their site. http://www.lunchboxquilts.com/shop/product/about-trout/

Good Luck,

Steve

06-20-2013, 10:04 PM

#23

maryellen2u

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I went to the website just out of curiousity and they have some lovely patterns that would play well with solid colors. Play up the lay out of the colors rather than the print of the fabric since you are using solids. I love those graduated color quilts and some of those optical illusion ones which work so well with solid colors. There was a "to die for" maze quilt on here a few days ago that was solid colors and STUNNING!
Be sure and let us see what you come up with.

06-20-2013, 10:37 PM

#24

DOTTYMO

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How about a modern design. With just a few coloured sections . Pity not one called jail house.

06-21-2013, 02:57 AM

#25

SimpsonFrances

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Take a look at the Gumball Pattern sold by Stitchin' Heaven. I have made 5 of these. Easy easy pattern..not all from their kits. The pattern splashes color throughout the quilt. It is made up of 12 or14 inch blocks (can't remember) and shows you to turn the block as you sew them together. I didn't do that so much...on mine I made the objective to splash out the color evenly over the eye scan of the quilt. Most of mine were from batiks. Another suggestion is to look at some of the "modern quilt" patterns. They use lots of solids and "empty" space.

06-21-2013, 04:20 AM

#26

sparkys_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by IrishNY

Since the FQs you have are solids, what about a modern quilt? The minimalistic look is big right now.

That would be my suggestion.

06-21-2013, 04:56 AM

#27

MaggieLou

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Since he doesn't like patterns and the fabric looks like camo colors I would just cut random squares and rectangles and sew them together sort of like a scrappy quilt.

06-21-2013, 05:48 AM

#28

Gerbie

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Maybe a jukebox with records floating around with the names of his favorite songs., and perhaps in places musical notes. This will be an interesting thread to watch.

06-21-2013, 06:01 AM

#29

HillCountryGal

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At this point, I'd show him some pictures of what I'm willing to make and let him choose.
It's VERY hard to read people's minds.

06-21-2013, 06:47 AM

#30

BuzzinBumble

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The Kaufman fabrics you purchased are wonderful and you got a lot of good suggestions. Here is another - it is from a pattern called Taylored Stars designed by Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Design. http://www.robertkaufman.com/quiltin...aylored_stars/
I can really see this pattern looking great with the lineup of solid colors you have there.