Gorgeous quilt, JenniePenny!

Imagine you are making a quilt for his grandad or dad. Patterns they would like.

I started a scrappy star quilt as a Leader/Enders project that I saw here on the QB...it may be a BH pattern.

When in doubt, I make star quilts - Ohio Star or Sawtoothed Star. Maybe bright batiks on a black background? My son (age 34) still has his baby quilt which was just a rainbow of half-square triangles.

Square or Rectangle Blocks are more masculine than any blocks made with Curves or circles.. So are Stripes or Triangles and Plaids.... Flying Geese, would make a Great Quilt too. You could make them any size ... Shades of Darker Blues, rusts,brick and Brown, Taupe. and Beige, darker Greens like Forest or even a Sage Green, No Flowers in the prints. Maybe a few Creams or Golds to lighten it up. I don't care for Blacks and Grays...unless its a Amish Style Quilt. Hope this helps...Can't wait to see finished Quilt.. What a Labor of Love as a Keepsake..

A few years ago I made a bento box in browns that might fit your dilemma. You could make a log cabin in blues or browns too! Good luck dear. I'll be facing the same issue soon. Initially I made a map of the US with each state in different fabric, but the mama didn't like it. So, I'm going to keep it and hang it on a wall! Maybe even have it up for the baby shower that will be at my home in a few weeks!

I understand your question. I make baby quilts for nieces and nephews children with the same idea in mind. I make any pattern I want and use any color pattern I want. Who says that a baby quilt must be in pastels and be covered with little baby animals? Well, it can be but it there is no rule that says it must! I have made quilts that are turquoise, colors of the brown, orange, yellow pallet and others that are black/white/red. Some times the moms ask for a color choice but most just do not. Bottom line, give the beautiful gift that you wish. I like the idea of choosing a favorite pattern and bless this little one with a warm snuggle from you.

I am particular to half-square triangles, light and dark in the barn raising arrangement. HST makes a good use of scraps and can be arranged is just so many different ways! Have fun and snuggle this little boy with your quilt and get a picture of you, child and quilt together. It may be a memory maker!

My boys like quilts with triangles or stars like the Ohio Star. The 4,5 and 6 th picture are tops made for donation and were made with Bonnie Hunter patterns.
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html

I really like this pattern-
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/strip-twist.html

The hedge Hog quilt I just made for my now 18 month old grandson.

All the quilts posted are owned by males. No. 3 and No. 7 I made for my sons when they were little boys and they are now 16 and 14. The no. 1 quilt is owned by my 27 yr old son.

One more that was donated US Army.

So many beautiful quilts, AnnaQuilts! The first three are my favorites. The hedgehog is adorable!