I am finishing a quilt for my granddaughter and now I want to make one for my Grandson who is 24. What kind of pattern is good for men. Any suggestion.
Grace
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I am finishing a quilt for my granddaughter and now I want to make one for my Grandson who is 24. What kind of pattern is good for men. Any suggestion.
Grace
I think for guys you have to be more aware of the colors and patterns of the fabric (not too many guys want flowers) than you do about quilt patterns. Stars always seem popular with the guys though.
Double slice layer cake in Pine Island batiks. I made one for DH for Christmas. We both love it. I used a bear and pine tree panto.
I just made one out of Jenny's tutorial for the Coin quilt with little pizzazz. It goes together quickly and I think the geometric pattern is nice for guys.
The Coin Quilt with a Little Pizzazz - YouTube
The double slice layer cake is another fun one and could look manly with the right fabric. And, of course, stars are always a good choice.
I am not sure about pattern but be sure to choose colors that can get dirty. My guys are always eating and spilling. I did a tumbler quilt for my oldest son and a fence rail for the 2nd. Still trying to decide on a pattern for son #3
All good suggestions above. My son likes the zipper quilt. Perhaps choose a more modern line that would look good with a dark solid for background color.
http://www.fourpawsquilting.com/imag...iamondsPtn.jpg
This is a great quilt when done in masculine colors
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Originally Posted by Lilbitsofthread
However, I do like the other suggestions. I was thinking about this today actually as I need to start one for my soon to be son-in-law. Choosing color is problematic because he only said black when I asked what color he would like. When I asked what else, he said grey. LOL
So in any case, I've been thinking about doing a tumbler, or perhaps something in a log cabin but without being really square. I was thinking about using a tumbler as the center of a log cabin and possibly in the courthouse steps version in shades of grey and dark blue with the center tumbler in black.
My husband liked the Carpenters Wheel.
Sorry about the bad link...I'm technologically challenged! The pattern I was trying to show is called Gimmee Diamonds. It's by four paws quilting.
I did one with a big star in white and layer cake squares of Moda's Barcelona by Zen Chic fabric for my 17yr old. I like it, it was quick, but those big squares were hard to quilt - too much free space.
For my older sons birthday in December I have plans to use Jenny's Houndstooth tutorial. It will suit him!
Terri
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Four Paws Quilting - Patterns
I saw several on the Four Paws page that looked great for a guy and would not be too difficult. I have just started some crazy quilt blocks and liked the Not So Crazy....I think it was called. Lots of choices out there or guys now.
Also look at Surrounded on that same site. It stands out on that page to me.
Brenda
I've found this one recently. It would be easy enough to recreate with different black and grey fabrics. Maybe add some interesting quilting. "Little Black Dress 2" might be the fabric line to choose.Quote:
Originally Posted by RoseMA
I would definitely ask your grandson what colours he likes. Also show him different patterns that you would be able and willing to do and let him choose (or let him google it himself). You might be surprised by his choice!
I'm making a quilt for my grandson. He chose the Labyrinth pattern and blue batiks that look like the sea. Looks good.
Nice........Try this link http://www.fourpawsquilting.com/imag...iamondsPtn.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Lilbitsofthread
I did the double slice pattern for quilts for my DH and my brother at Christmas. I used Trail's End for one and Catch of the Day for the other. Does your grandson have any specific hobbies/interests that would help you decide on fabric? I am currently looking for some duck/geese/hunting fabric for a quilt for one of my sons. I'm having a hard time finding something that I like.
I think a log cabin block is another good one for guys. There are so many variations to choose from.