Okay, a bit of history here. One of our guild members is gathering quilts for boys 13-18 at either a Boys' Ranch or an orphanage just for that age boy. She needs 30 quilts to have enough for each boy. She asked for these early in the summer, and it looks like she will end up with about 26 quilts, if what I heard yesterday is correct.
I had decided not to make a quilt for these, as I actually don't like making bed sized quilts, and, in my heart, I figure a teenage boy doesn't care one bit about a quilt. However, I sure want each boy to have a quilt. (I think it is for Christmas....see, I really didn't listen too well, as I decided I wasn't going to make one, that's why I am not sure if it is an orphanage or a boys' ranch.) I understand the boys will own the quilts, that they will go with them when they leave.
She is collecting the quilts Dec. 1, at our next guild meeting.
I have decided to make one or two. I am looking for info on what you think a teenage boy might like. Nothing in my stash aims towards a boy (I lean towards purple, turquoise, or daisies), so I will be buying fabric. I will look for focus fabric, maybe sports or motorcycles? I really like checkerboard quilts, so I probably will make one of those...and then I was thinking of a rail fence, as that is also quick.
So...if you were making a quilt for a boy this age with not a great deal of time to make it in, what would you go for? Or what colors would you put in a rail fence for a boy, as a focus fabric wouldn't really matter there.
I will be buying fabric tomorrow, but I sure will be listening for advice until then.
Thanks.
Dina