My husband is an easy going guy who doesn’t ask for much. So when he does ask for something, I do my best to make it happen. The other day he asked me to make him a quilt to keep him warm when he watches TV.
Would you believe I have never made a quilt for him?!? Shameful, I know. In the almost 11 years since we’ve been together, this will be the first quilt I will make him.
I dug deep down into my stash bin and pulled out a kit for Cityscapes, a Cherry House Quilt. I bought the kit last year right after I had my last daughter. Somehow I thought buying a kit would get me up and quilting quickly after her birth. Clearly, I was mistaken. I haven’t touched the kit in over a year!
I think the fabrics will work well for a masculine quilt. It’s a nice set of Kona cottons in blues and greens, with a bit of yellow, white, and black.
The pattern promises that it’s quick to piece, which is just what I need. I don’t want to waste any more time in giving my sweetheart a quilt.
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11 years on and I have never made my husband a quilt either! I am not sure whether he is ready to appreciate a hand crafted quilt yet. He would be happier with a plate of cheese and crackers. I love the fabrics you have chosen for your other half – this will be a lovely quilt.
oooh the colors look so cool and calm – can't wait to see the quilt. I've been married for 21 years and I can't imagine making him a quilt – he will, however, get to sleep under the one I'm making for MY (our lol) bed.
Looks lovely, and very masculine!
Oooh, this is going to be so nice. Your husband will love it.
Perfect quilt for husband…I think its a great idea to make a quilt for him! And this quilt pattern and colors look perfect!
That looks like a great kit. Happy stitching ; )
Nice colours! Lucky chap, I'm sure he'll appreciate it all the more for the wait!
Love Cherry House's work! I give props to your husband for being so patient! Mine keeps begging me to make him one and one for our own bed.
I like it! Very masculine, but not something you'd be embarrassed to have on the couch either. 😉 Sometimes, that's tough to balance! It's so sweet that he asked you to make it too.
Angela at Cut to Pieces was discussing significant other quilts last week, and I got a little worried that maybe I was jumping the gun by already making my boyfriend a quilt eleven months into our relationship–it seemed the consensus was that you make a quilt after you are 100% sure about the guy! At least I only tied it, I guess. 😉
You are too nice! I would definitely barter a quilt for laundry help 🙂 You are right, normally masculine is hard to accomplish, but I think you hit the nail on the head here. I was just contemplating making my bro a quilt for Christmas – so thanks for the great idea!
cheers!
-k
Yay for easy going husbands! (I have one of those too:) ). I love this quilt-colors, design, everything. He's going to love it!
Great color choices and pattern. I think it will turn out wonderful.
oh this looks like a fun one! And I can totally understand the 11 years – I think it was a tad longer for me, but that's been rectified.
The first big quilt I made was for my hubby. He 'designed' it. 5 large Ohio stars and I made it happen. 😀 That was … 20 years ago? It got tons of use and I have no idea where it is now. I think it got wrapped around some visiting neices and nephews as they were tucked into car seats for a long ride home and we never saw it again. It was getting a bit worn by then. Now when we keep a quilt he gets as much use from it as I do, though I have a UFO that is going to be for him after I decide how the next phase on it will go. 😀
I've made quilts in general for our family, for on the couch, but poor hubby is taller than the quilts I've made!! I really need to make one that fits him. 🙂 He tends to pull ratty old blankets out of the closet which drives me nuts!!
Your cityscape quilt will be great, and I love the colours you have chosen.
This will look great, and love the colours
This looks so perfect for a guy's quilt! Love the colors!
Wow 11 years and no quilt LOL! A great looking pattern, hope to see some updates on how its going soon =D
Oh a great pattern/ fabrics for a man friendly quilt 🙂
Ah, how sweet! And that looks like the perfect pattern for a husband. Cherri House has a great style.
wow… love it! I cant wait to see when it is finished.
Oh that will be a perfect man quilt – I love Cherry's quilts!
I made that quilt 2 years ago for my sister and brother-in-law. It was fun to piece and I can vouch for it being a masculine quilt. My father-in-law loved it and wanted it for himself!! Just found your blog and love it! Your quilting style matches mine.
This is super cute! Hope you share with us tomorrow at QuiltStory.blogspot.com
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