The quilts I have made for men: - my husband (2 blue quilts), my older son (maroon gren and beige) my younger son (Red and Black) my husband's uncle (Blue and Red (NY Giants) and my son -in-law - Texas Tech -(Red and Black) - I agree - know you man ! Flowers and pastel's don't cut it - my bedroom quilt is a fence rail with golds,brown and dark reds - If it is for them: make it FOR THEM !