I used the Squares within Squares 2 pattern at Quilters Cache to make a quilt for my hubby's birthday. I used tiger fabric in the center and then used coordinating fabric for the frame.

http://quilterscache.com/S/Squareswi...res2Block.html

Ooooh, this looks simple and would be a nice way to display the bird fabric. Maybe pair it up with off white muslin and either black or dark green and then border it with the bird fabric.

Geez, I just keep changing my mind. There are just TOO many great ideas!

BTW, every time I read my own subject line "Looking for simple pattern for a man", I wonder WHAT was I thinking?? ha ha...

I used a carpenter star pattern for my husband, it is very colorful and gender friendly. He is using it as a table topper at his work.

Personally, I really don't think the pattern itself is going to dictate how "manly" or "girlie" a quilt is. It's going to be in the fabric. I think the pattern is secondary in this case. It sounds to me like he's quite the gardener and loves flowers and plants, so I don't think you can go wrong with florals. I'm anxious to see what you come up with. I'm sure he's going to LOVE whatever you come up with. He sounds like a very kind and gererous man. I did like the idea of a Carpenter's Star. Just my opinion. Good luck & I will be watching to see what you do.

This is what I was thinking. Make the center squares a bit bigger to showcase (fussy cut) the focus fabric or use it in the borders.

Never met a man who did not like a Log Cabin.

Great idea!!! Actually he is a One Block Wonder! :lol: :lol:

thats what I was thinking! haha.

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me tooo! lol twice