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    Old 06-29-2010, 07:00 AM
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    Hi everyone,

    I am making quilts for my boys for Christmas. They are 12 and 15, so I am making them twin size. I am going to also do one for my son in law, because he has made the comment that all of their quilts for the bed are feminine. My question, should I make it big enough for their bed (queen), or should I make it more of a throw. I can't ask my daughter too many questions, but I think they use them in their bedroom more than in the living room. I need to make it quite long because he is 6'4" - 6'6" and so I want it to be long enough.

    Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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    Old 06-29-2010, 07:08 AM
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    Well, if you want to make it personal, I would make a napping blanket just for him, but wider than a twin.
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    Old 06-29-2010, 07:09 AM
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    Make a throw. The one thing that tall people can NOT buy is a throw that long enough. And make it at least 7 1/2 feet long. I always make throws for DD's teachers for Christmas. Last year her teacher was a 6' tall woman. I made a 7 1/2' throw and she was tickled to death!! She said it was the first time in her life that she could comfortably cover up on her couch.
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    Old 06-29-2010, 07:13 AM
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    My sons love their throws but I should have made them longer. Live and learn!
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    Old 06-29-2010, 08:59 AM
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    I agree, I make them a foot or more longer, than they are tall.
    More masculine colors and pattern, I bet it will become his favorite couch throw :D:D:D
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    Old 06-30-2010, 07:56 AM
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    My son loves to have a throw in the living room that is long enough for him and doesn't look prissy. Go for the throw.
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    Old 06-30-2010, 10:57 AM
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    Long throw... Just in man colors. :)
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    Old 06-30-2010, 12:28 PM
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    For one man I know, I used an appliqued boxer shorts pattern of Superman fabric. He loved it and that was as masculine as I could come up with.
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    Originally Posted by C.Cal Quilt Girl
    Long throw... Just in man colors. :)
    He should love it!
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    Old 06-30-2010, 05:07 PM
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    I would make it queen sized as he specifically mentioned the bed. It will be more work, but I am sure he will appreciate it. How about a rich tan and brown Log Cabin like the one I made recently?
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