evelyn5269

I am making 3 boy quilts and not worried about fabrics but I made a pinwheel from the June Taylor twist and stitch for my daughter and wonder if the pinwheel itself is to feminine even with boy fabrics. I need 3 different templates, don't want them to be alike. I had a blast with the twist and stitch but any advice would be welcome. I have the small applecore template which would work for one but just wasnt sure on the pinwheel. It is the one in my profile photo.


Thanks,
Evelyn

dunster

Tell the boys that they're airplane propellers. They'll believe that.

evelyn5269

Thanks Dunster but 13 and 11 year old might not buy it.

Tartan

They might like the Skateboard pattern. It uses big, fun pieces of fabric for the boards and a picture of one was posted to QB.

cathyvv

My experience, though limited, tells me that boys like the direct approach with their quilts. My biggest boy, (DH) didn't even know quilts were quilted!!! until I took up the hobby.

I like the idea of an 'apple core' quilt in red white and blue. Then again, I love red, white and blue together.

I made a pinwheel quilt in r,w,b several years ago, using only 4 fabrics. I posted it on QB - here's the link. I think it would work in any set of colors.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ok-t91808.html

Nammie to 7

I think any quilt can be a "boy" quilt depending on the colors and fabrics chosen.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

I don't think pinwheels are girly. I agree with Nammie. Fabric dictates gender more that block style. Try one out in some blues and see what you think.

FroggyinTexas

I've never known a man who failed to like pinwheels. They blow on them to see them whirl just like women do. Your colors will make the difference between feminine and masculine. froggyintexas

evelyn5269

my pinwheels are like in my profile picture. I dont know how to post full size on the board so no pics. just the profile.

lynnie

pinwheels are great for either sex. color can dictate