I think square quilts are a cop out for the pattern designer. It's easy to be symmetrical in a square, harder to be rectangular and to make adjustments for twin, full, queen and king. After a while, there just aren't enough places in my house to hang a square quilt.

Square quilts fit a bed the best. It lays on top with no overhang which is what I like. I don't think I it means more work for designers to make horizonra! quilts. All use a computer program to design.

I don't make or like square quilts. All rectangle for me.

I'm satisfied if I just finish a quilt; shape is rarely a factor for me! I like both square and rectangular quilts, as they both are useful. As for making a North Star Quilt for a male, I know that my husband likes geometric shapes and prefers symmetry -- even in quilts -- so that would be a winning design for him.

I looked up the North Star Quilt pattern, and it would certainly be easy to add two extra rows to make it rectangular. However, the square quilt is already 80". Adding two extra rows would make it 80" x 106", which would make it unwieldy. I would stick with the square version of it which does have a pleasing symmetry.

Here is a link to the pattern, for those who are interested:
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...-missouri-star

Oh, what a pretty quilt! And the bigger the quilt, the less it matters if it's square. For instance, a king sized quilt is usually a square.

Square quilts are probably my most commonly made size, no matter how big/large.

They provide lots of options for their usage.
Unless it is a directional design, it also leaves you with no fears as to which way is up or sideways.

For a bed quilt, a square works best for me, to allow for drop on the sides, and pillow tuck at the top.
For a lap size, it leaves cuddle room, if a 2nd person is with you ... or on point, works for a taller person.

Do what you think works best for you ... and the person you are giving it to.

Looks like a great design and at that size 80x80, square won't be a problem at all.

I don't like square quilts either. But........ you can add borders to the top and bottom.

Depends on how tall the man is because our son is 6 foot four inches and loves when I make him a quilt that is 112 inches long and 98 inches wide. Extra borders are not that hard to figure out to expand quilts in lengths or width. Since I am retired and he is still working, I expect him to pay the LA fee on the quilt or I don't finish the top and hand it over. Of course there is no charge on fabric or my time making it because it is a gift filled with love. LOL!

Whatever you make will be just right and will be loved, I am sure.

I much prefer square quilts and that's what I make most often. I don't understand the comment that a rectangle fits beds better. Square ones fit my king and queen mattresses. I have footboards, and thick mattresses, so I want a large drop on each side, not as much at top or bottom. It all depends on the bed the quilt will be on, not so much on the size of the person.