oooh I agree. this block can have several looks!

Rail fence in browns and creams. Use 2 1/2 inch strips cut into 6 1/2 inch lengths. Sew 3 strips together (mix them up) and then cut into 6 1/2 inch pieces. Final size 6 1/2 X 6 1/2. That way you can add as many as you need depending on the height of the man. Add a 3 inch border around the edge and finish.

A Big Block quilt works well with a nice focus fabric - fast, easy and looks very nice.

This is kinda like the idea for the hopscotch pattern, but adding the 6" blocks in between of the 'focus fabric': http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...lt-Pattern.htm
I really like the rail fence, but I think the pattern on the fabric is a bit too big for that pattern itself. I know it goes together really quick. so if it's offset with the full blocks, it may look cool, especially if I carry it into an outside border, too.

Warm wishes is a good pattern!!!!http://www.ashevillequiltguild.org/A...or%20Linus.pdf


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Whoops!! I MEANT to say the Well Wishes pattern. I thought the black, off white, and dark green would look nice in that pattern, the the birds in the squares and also the outside border. The pictures of the other Board members were truly inspiring!

How about using the bird as a center panel of the quilt and for the borders you can select any variation of a 4-patch, using civil war repos (woven plaids) in the earth tones of the period. Very Manly.

my thought exactly

Oh, how I wish the same thing. We could have made him to fit our needs. LOL

Warm wishes is a great pattern and you can never go wrong with a log cabin. Tough decision! Seems like he is such a nice gentleman that he will love whatever you decide to make.