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Old 12-23-2010, 01:01 PM
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I would love to have some opinions of what type of quilt pattern/block a teenager would love. Are they into contemporary ? I am unsure a traditional quilt would be appreciated as much as a design a teen would love. Any of y'all out there have teenage granddaughters, or daughters - if so, what do they tell you. Thanks.
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Old 12-23-2010, 01:21 PM
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We're raising our granddaughter and she's happy with any quilts.
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Old 12-23-2010, 01:23 PM
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My teen girls are both more interested in the design on the fabric than the actual quilt design so when I get theirs done, it'll probably be very simple. I'm planning to do them with the Fun and Done method so probably just 4 patches with the sashing/backing in between.
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Old 12-23-2010, 01:30 PM
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My kids (20's) and the teens in the family all prefer contemporary quilts with contemporary fabrics.
Batiks, hand dyes, no florals, but most of anything else will work LOL :D:D:D
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It really depends on the teen. I always preferred traditional, even as a teen.
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Old 12-23-2010, 01:58 PM
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I made a tetris quilt for my sister in her 20's because she loves video games :)
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A friends' granddaughter turned 12 in the hospital, being treated for leukemia. She likes bright colors, but NO pink. I found some great brights at Walmart and whipped together a warm wishes. She loves it. It really does depend on the person!
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They'll love anything you make them! (because you cared enough to do it!) A lot of teens like the bright modern fabs....I wouldn't go too detailed...just choose a color they like and you can't fail!
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My best friend's daughter is 14 and she wants hot pink with zebra for the one I'm going to make her.
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My DD wants a quilt in "Harry Potter colors".

Hoo boy.

She's 13. And something tells me that I will not be able to change her mind either! :?
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