cynicalbeauty

You could try a Times Three quilt. They are super easy and diverse. http://www.ericas.com/quilting/patterns/A19226b.jpg

The big squares can be fussy cut if you want to do a theme. I did a nature theme for my husband and a motorcycle theme for my Dad.

Here is a picture of one that I made.

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AZ Jane

My favorite for a man - 9 patch with a snowball! This one is chocolate and turquoise for my cousin - and a white and turquoise for an aunt, both in flannel. Can you tell the turquoise was on sale, LOL!
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quilter68

Woody, Thanks for posting that site. I really like it and I had to order ' a few things'.

MargeD

Any of the suggestions below would be good - the labyrinth is great, as well as storm at sea, log cabin, carpenter's wheel, etc. I think a simple block design might work best for a 40 year old man.

ctack2

Choose a pattern that you like and just use more masculine colors.

Cybrarian

I've made each of my sons a Bargello. My avatar is the one I made for my oldest.

QandE2010

Ditto!!!!!

KarenR

My DH loves his. Made it out of Flannels from Moda

AngeliaNR

After making one for myself, I'm again collecting plaid flannels for two more--one for my son and one for my stepson.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t232904.html

This one is just squares, but I think it would be great in a turning twenty pattern.

mollymunchkin

I agree. Warm wishes is an easy pattern that looks great. I just finished a baby quilt for a boy with frogs. It may be my new favorite pattern.