Masculine fabric color advise?
I just received the news that someone special in my kiddo’s life will be leaving our district and I wanted to put a little something together. I would describe him as a clean cut and crisp dresser who is a meticulous and contemporary kind of man. More than likely he has all stainless steel appliances in a clean lined modern home with a manicured lawn, yet he is a salt of the earth kind of person with a gentle soul.
Yellow and grey came to mind, but I’m not sure if there is enough depth to it. He does not strike me as a quilt kind of person at all, but perhaps something small to put in his new office…. like a mug rug maybe?
Any suggestions?
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I just made a Jrr2 quilt with Indigo collection, other than a few strips with flowers on them, which I took out, it turned out as a pretty manly quilt. It has the look of denim jeans.
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I like the mug rug idea. Do you know what the colors will be for his new office or school district? That might give you a direction to go. Or if he is no longer going to be in education what about colors from the current school district.
As far as a quilt goes, there are several options. We had a great teacher who left the district last year and someone made a t-shirt quilt out of school shirts. Do you know any hobbies or activities that he enjoys? There is this https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...quarter-bundle that could be used as it is a neutral color palate or add in some yellow or other solid color. Possibly do a disappearing 9 patch.
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Going only from your description, the grey seems appropriate, but combined with yellow does not seem to match with the rest of your description. I would pick my colors from a very conservative mens tie. Grey with tiny touches of a contrast color, maybe black, beige, navy, or red. Maybe a plaid if he is a plaid wearer.
A meticulous man may be horrified at the thought of placing a mug on a mug rug, but may really enjoy a conservative coozie that wraps around your coffee cup so you don't burn your fingers.
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I think something modern. Mug rugs in black and white or red and white. Something like a simple 4 patch. Keep it clean and simple.
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Blues and Greys (almost) always work for guys.
You could also try greens & browns. Here are some of my favorite manly quilts
Sew Preeti Quilts: Paulitiks
Sew Preeti Quilts: Alex (with Instructions)
Sew Preeti Quilts: Quilt # 9 - Blue Rail Fence
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How about a small wallhanging using school t-shirts? Maybe 3 across and 3 down with a hanging sleeve on the back. Or even smaller with just one t-shirt in the center with a border? Is there one with the school mascot?
I recently made a baby quilt that had a lot of applique on it. I attached a hanging sleeve to the back and included an inexpensive rod with command strip hooks so the wall would not be damaged. I can't get over how strong those command strips hooks are. DH installed one on the back side of a bathroom door (which is wood and porous) several years ago and it is still there.
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I'd look at some non floral batiks. I just made a throw with minky backing using some Stonehenge fabrics with a deep red/black scaly kind of looking batik background. Looks awesome together. Masculine colors definitely.
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My first thought from your description is black and white with a modern design.
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I have a son who is a lot like that. Quilts-not so much. Mug rugs-he doesn't get it. But he loves the bowl cozy I made for him. Mind you, I had to explain it to him. So, my suggestion is a bowl cozy and include a pretty white bowl and directions.
I think batiks would be wonderful. I really like this color line: Hoffman Bali Pops Fabric Strip Bundle - River Rock - Beverlys.com
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Simply Quilting
I like the mug rug idea. Do you know what the colors will be for his new office or school district? That might give you a direction to go. Or if he is no longer going to be in education what about colors from the current school district.
As far as a quilt goes, there are several options. We had a great teacher who left the district last year and someone made a t-shirt quilt out of school shirts. Do you know any hobbies or activities that he enjoys? There is this
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...quarter-bundle that could be used as it is a neutral color palate or add in some yellow or other solid color. Possibly do a disappearing 9 patch.
Ohmygosh! Absolutely nailed it for color line!! This screams his name.
He is going to another district but all he kept saying to me last night, while trying so hard not to tear up even though I failed, was how his heart is here and how much he is going to miss "his" kids. Mine being one of them... and one of the only kids to hug him, cry, and tell him how much he is going to miss him. :icon_sniff:
I wanted to do something he would like color wise, then on the back side include a little drawing or something from my son outlined in our district colors, because here is where he started and has made a huge impact for the better.
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DeniseSm
A meticulous man may be horrified at the thought of placing a mug on a mug rug, but may really enjoy a conservative coozie that wraps around your coffee cup so you don't burn your fingers.
Good point.
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Preeti
Oh thank you Preeti!
The block on the Paulitiks I think would suit this gentleman very well.
BTW, I like how you bind and use your technique. :D
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Vonnie
How about a small wallhanging using school t-shirts? Maybe 3 across and 3 down with a hanging sleeve on the back. Or even smaller with just one t-shirt in the center with a border? Is there one with the school mascot?
I recently made a baby quilt that had a lot of applique on it. I attached a hanging sleeve to the back and included an inexpensive rod with command strip hooks so the wall would not be damaged. I can't get over how strong those command strips hooks are. DH installed one on the back side of a bathroom door (which is wood and porous) several years ago and it is still there.
Awesome idea!
However with only one quilt to my credit, it's beyond my skill level....for now :icon_giggle:
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yeeehawterri
I'd look at some non floral batiks. I just made a throw with minky backing using some Stonehenge fabrics with a deep red/black scaly kind of looking batik background. Looks awesome together. Masculine colors definitely.
Stonehenge..brilliant idea! Would suit this man perfectly, thank you.
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RiverMomm
I have a son who is a lot like that. Quilts-not so much. Mug rugs-he doesn't get it. But he loves the bowl cozy I made for him. Mind you, I had to explain it to him. So, my suggestion is a bowl cozy and include a pretty white bowl and directions.
I think batiks would be wonderful. I really like this color line:
Hoffman Bali Pops Fabric Strip Bundle - River Rock - Beverlys.com
Even better...I actually already have the Bali River Rock strip pack, a Tonga Rockport bundle, and Java Batiks.
Didn't even remember I had those until I saw your post.
Not sure I could make a bowl cozy though.....I only have one quilt, a sorry looking stocking, and two utility curtains to my credit.
I did go immediately looking for the Salt and Pepper from above in a charm pack though and unless I want to pay as much in shipping as the pack itself... :icon_confused: ...I can't get one. They are hard to find and the FQ bundle is too much fabric...
**thinks out loud..**
I'm thinking I could pull a few strips from the River Rock bundle to match the Salt & Pepper theme, then use Preeti's Paulitics block to make just a one or two block sized something....if that's ok Preeti??
Thank you for the idea guys...my brains is churning out the smoke at the moment because my gears are spinning so fast!
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Gray with maroon/burgundy is stunning and manly!
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RiverMomm
I have a son who is a lot like that. Quilts-not so much. Mug rugs-he doesn't get it. But he loves the bowl cozy I made for him. Mind you, I had to explain it to him. So, my suggestion is a bowl cozy and include a pretty white bowl and directions.
I think batiks would be wonderful. I really like this color line:
Hoffman Bali Pops Fabric Strip Bundle - River Rock - Beverlys.com
I like this idea to include a bowl! My dd doesn't get the mug rug thing either. Or table runners and placemats. lol
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my first thought would be black,red and white.
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So, using the Basically Patric line idea (Thank you Simply Quilting!) I pulled some similar colors, plus auditioned the River Rock line Vicky suggested and sorta came up with a combo of the two. I pulled the beige/tan at the last minute as it made the entire thing look to light.
After much piratese, seem ripping, and resewing lines...I came up with this for the top side (don't look too hard)
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On the back side I did another finished "top" in the old school colors with a fun message from my son. This way it's serious on one side and whimsical on the other and our friend can choose whatever side he wishes to use. Kiddo gave it to him yesterday with many hugs and tears. **sniff sniff**
Anyway, thank you everyone for your suggestions. It was hugely helpful.
Preeti, thank you bunches for the encouragement, but in the end your block was too hard for me. I'm still getting straight lines down it would seem. :D
