Can any of you give me some suggestions on patterns and colors that a fellow graduating from grade 12 might like. Don't have any teenagers that age anymore.

I did a simple 4 patch with a focus fabric in between and my son just loved it. I do believe they like the fact it is made for them and if you pick something that makes you think of them it will be valued. Have fun making this gift.

mine wanted maroon and black

Black and White?

How about a Rail Fence? Black, Red, Grey and Gold

School colors - maybe for the college he will be attending? Or ask his mom what his favorite colors are and then try to work around any interests he may have - like sports or music. Best of luck with your project!

I love the idea of school colors, or black and white. My boyfriend still has a quilt on his bed that his mom made him as a teen ager. Its got a fairly simple black white and red star on front, and a novelty print on back.

I agree. School colors with mascot or if going to college, definitely do college theme. If it's a university in the area you can usually find the licensed fabric. My son has a Texas A&M one with the football stadium on it.

Could you ask him , what colors he likes? I am making one for my GD ; she had always liked purple, so I was collecting purple fabrics. And when I asked her a year ago what color she would like for her graduation quilt --she said pink and black.

Here's a simple solution...just ask the graduate! Everyone has a favorite color. When he tells you what it is, you can expand on it! Have fun and show us what you make!

Thank you for your ideas. I was digging through my books and found a few interesting ideas. Log cabin, 9 patch pizzazz, shaded blocks. I will be talking to his mom after easter so she might know what colors he likes. If you think of anything more be sure to post it as I appreciate all the ideas I can get.

Planning a similar project as I type. I'm leaning towards a log cabin, set in a barn raising pattern, in school colors (black/gold). I plan on having the blacks in the center of the quilt and if I get really ambitious after all the quilting is done I might applique the school letters in that section - not sure about that idea yet. I'm planning on making an oversize twin as that's the typical bed size for college dorms. And I figure with the school letters the chances of it being 'lost' are less.

My son joined a fraternity. These are his greek letters and colors.

Girlwhirlie, you son's quilt is wonderful. Now that I sorta have myself organized, I don't think the mother is interested anymore, at least she hasn't replied. I will stash your suggestions for another time. Thanks for all your input.