This one looks pretty simple and 'manly': http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...lt-Pattern.htm

This is my favorite pattern when I don't want to cut the focus fabric in little pieces. You'd just need two coordinating fabrics.

http://www.maryquilts.com/quick-strippie/

I think that what ever you do deside to do he will be most appreciative.

Something like this would be nice:

WOW, that looks like it would really be quick to make.

My favorite quickie quilt is a Log Cabin using 2 1/2 inch strips.

Yes it is and it's really easy to adjust the size as well by cutting your strips shorter/longer or narrower/wider.

I like this pattern ... would give almost a an attic windows almost 3-D look with the right fabrics.

You should include a bird house in one of the blocks!! :)

LOL, I was thinking the same thing!!

How about a ninepatch alternating with a snowball block of your focus fabric.