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Old 11-09-2013, 06:47 AM
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I have always wanted to make a quilt that, to me, definitely looks like a man's quilt. A donation came to our quilting seniors group... part was a stack of cut up plaid flannel shirts and pajamas. No one wanted to take it on so they shoved the pile my way. I needed an easy pattern but not just plain blocks. I cut all into 12.5" squares because that is the size of my square up ruler . Then I placed them face to face and sewed either side of the diagonal, then repeated. I was so proud that the points all met perfectly in the center. Putting the blocks together was a different story... mismatched points. You definitely have to gallop by for the best view

About a week ago, we put it into our annual sale along with a dozen other quilts, many smaller hand sewn items, and lots of garage sale items. Mine was the only quilt that sold and I was so pleased but disappointed for the group. There were about a dozen of the fabric boxes and none of them sold. The biggest money raiser was reversible two-season placemats in sets of six and pillowcases.

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Old 11-09-2013, 07:10 AM
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Great quilt, it really is very manly!!!!
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Very manly. My mother's favorite saying regarding perfectionism was: "You will never notice it on a galloping horse." Reading your narration made me think of that and her.
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That is a nice quilt.
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Old 11-09-2013, 07:17 AM
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Great job-- and I understand why it sold--irresistible! I love plaid flannel quilts. I made one for myself and am hoping to finish up one for my FiL today. ...and more on the drawing board!
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love it..and great job! I would have purchased it too! It has the feel of a primitive piece...and i absolutely love that!!
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I like this! Great job!
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looks great and masculine have a bin or two of homespuns -maybe I should use some.great insiration.
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Love it! Piecing plaid triangles! You are brave. I also love the quilting. some one will really enjoy this quilt.
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nice

I am collecting plaids....
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