Boy quilts
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 |
Tell the boys that they're airplane propellers. They'll believe that. :D
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Thanks Dunster but 13 and 11 year old might not buy it.
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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.
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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 |
I think any quilt can be a "boy" quilt depending on the colors and fabrics chosen.
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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.
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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
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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.
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pinwheels are great for either sex. color can dictate
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