He's definitely interested! This is how my sister hooked her guy a couple of years ago. Invite him to your home for a lasagna dinner. You can always invite him back for leftovers, too.

How sweet! You go girl! ;-)

I think you have had many great suggestions so I have nothing to add regarding the pattern.

Just wanted to wish you well with getting to know him better. Don't do anything the rest of us wouldn't do. {smiles}

Not getting too cheesy I would go with a carpen ters star in his fav colors. Might want to stay away from floral unless you know he would be comfortable with them. The tools fabric would be good as long as it is not too kidish. You could also add other theme fabrics in if he has other hobbies. But go simple. Depending on size you could so the carpenters star in the middle and then log cabins around it. It is really up to you. Go with your gut. The fabric and pattern will speak hiss name to you. At least that is my experience.

Also remember don't be too easy as they say. Most men want to feel like they are in control and the "predator". That is how I sagged my guy.

Good luck!

Sounds promising! :-)

i immediately thought of exactly what you mentioned as far as the tools...heres some fabrics that maybe you could work in too
http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/co...key=RJRFIXHAMD
http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/co...key=rjrfixhaml
http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/co...key=rjrfixtblu
http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/co...key=RKTOOLSBLU

let me see what else i can find lol

the same site also has some that looks like pegboard or wooden floors

Check out the Stonehenge quilts, classic, yet "manly"
http://www.northcott.net/?sid=3&layo...=838&colid=432

I think it's okay to make the quilt for him -

but I would not give it to him for a while -

it could have "implications" to him -

I think I would continue with feeding him for a while.

Yes, I'm going to stick with feeding him for awhile! I don't want to be out and out stalking him. He picked the cobbler up and we were able to have a pretty lengthy conversation. And again he mentioned needing to come by my house to do a couple extra things to the quilting shed. We're just waiting on the weather to cool off. Then I'll probably need to hire him for some work again anyway. When that is done, I might have a quilt done for him. Just a small throw in a 1-person size- nothing too pushy or suggestive! I've started a Carpenter's Star using browns that looked like a bit of wood grain. Not sure what I'll pick for the backing.

Thanks for the good thoughts and well wishes!

How exciting! Sounds like everything is going marvelously. :D

That is some nice fabric!

First time I have read this thread what a happy thread, thanks for keeping us up to date!!!

I've been cooking up a storm the past few months (SLOWEST COURTSHIP EVER!!!) but look what my carpenter friend is getting for Christmas!

I would think that any outdoorsy type fabric would be great for him since he works outdoors. As to the pattern I can't improve on what has been suggested already.

Good luck with the romance.

This is such a fun thread! I'm excited for you. You know he's interested or he wouldn't keep coming back. And he now knows you can cook and bake (lasagna, pie, cobbler), and apparently he likes to eat, so this sounds VERY promising. The quilt is great and he is sure to love it, especially since you chose Carpenter's Wheel. That will make it more special to him.

Please keep the updates coming. Good luck. I'm rootin' for you, girl!

There are some old patterns out with carpenter's tools on them. If you want me to, after the holidays I can go through my collection and find the name of the companies that produced them. My guess is that I bought them in the 90's.

What a sweet story We all want to know how this works out!:thumbup:

I am having a ball reading this thread. First off, it is a gorgeous quilt, I like the simplicity of the colors, I think it gives the design drama. Sounds to me like you have been enjoying a long and flavorful courtship - did you ever get the opportunity to invite him over for dinner? I hope he enjoys his Christmas present, you did a wonderful job on it!

Just saw the post - OMG that is beautiful and so appropriate.

Beautiful quilt and so appropriate. I'm sure it will be a very special quilt for him.

I am glad to see you made the quilt, I thought about this thread a few days ago and was wondering what ever became of your dinner idea!!

The quilt is beautiful! I hope the courtship is, too (nothing wrong with it being slow!)

Sounds like an incredibly wonderful quilting novel ... in the making! :o

OK, I'm gonna play devil's advocate here. Has he taken you out anywhere in public? Has he spent any money on you? Have you met his mother? Are you doing all the giving and he's doing all the taking? There's a reason he's still a bachelor at his age. It's been over 5 months; has he made any progress? I'm not trying to burst your bubble but I was single for a long time in between marriages. Didn't remarry the 2nd time until I was 45. But I went out with a lot of guys of that age group when I was single and believe me, there is some reason they are still single in their 40s. Just sayin.....

Lovely quilt and just perfect!! I hope he gets the hint and comes back for more *warmth* (wink-wink/nod-nod!). I loved following the story of your courtship.

I too found myself in the dating game in my forties after my 1st husband passed away (happily married now). One thing I figured out fairly soon. In my 40's I was more comfortable with who I am, and had a much better idea of what I wanted, and what I didn't want. I knew what battles I was not willing to fight, I knew what concessions I was willing to make. Relationships just seemed so much easier! I dated a few guys and knew right off the bat it wasn't going to work and said "no thanks" to date #2.

I'm hoping that you too have a better idea of who you are and what you need to make you happy!!

Good luck to you and Dale!

keep us posted!

How intriguing - I think it's time to blog this thread! I love your choice of pattern and fabrics. Good luck

My cousin married the carpenter she hired to help her with her house, I will have to ask what she did to win him over.

So how did he like the quilt? Have you given it to him yet?

Why not try the carpenters star, its easy and awesome. :)

I'm anxious to see an update on this thread!

Me too!! What's going on?