DACO48

Remember twin beds in college dorms are extra long, at least they were, where my son went to school.

tranum

Solid mixed with busy fabric gives the eye a place to “rest”.

ckcowl

Another way to break up the ( busyness) is to frame the blocks with sashing strips in solid colors. I like the diagonal settings in quilts, on point would also be fun. Alternating with solid blocks certainly adds interesting elements too. I would lay out blocks and ( play) with options for a little while to determine what is most appealing. For simple options I would probably use black sashing strips - depending on what the busy fabric looks like maybe white corner stones too.

osewme

Monale posted this free quilt today from Moda Bake Shop that I think would be good for your grandson:

Jungle Path Baby Quilt

Her's is baby size but it would be really easy to enlarge by just adding blocks to length & width. I like the uniqueness of the pattern & a good one for focal fabrics.

Dina

I would recommend the Double Slice Layer cake quilt, a video from Missouri Star. This is my favorite quick quilt, and it always looks good. I usually cut my own ten inch squares, but it is designed for a layer cake.

Here is one I just finished, made from scraps I had.

Dina

momsbusy

Keep in mind that dorm rooms use twin extra long beds.

Wildernessties

Thank you SO VERY much for all the wonderful ideas!! I almost feel like I should make more than one after all these suggestions. I won't be starting this for a few weeks yet but that will give me some time to consider all the ideas and come up with the one I feel will work the best for this quilt. Thanks again everyone!!!

Chasing Hawk

I made this one for my husband 9 or so years ago. He still loves it! It's just 8" squares with an 8" border. He loves the outdoors and animals.

Chasing Hawk

What classes is he taking? Does he want to be a video game developer?

DJ

Well you now have tons of great ideas. I would offer you one more. I think this is a really fun quilt, and you could adjust the size focus fabric blocks you want to use:
It's Twisted Happy Blocks - free pattern from Maryquilts.com
https://maryquiltscom.files.wordpres...ocks-quilt.pdf