I have a small problem. My DN is getting married in June. I'm going to make her a quilt. Now here is the problem. Her favorite color is pink. I mean she loves pink. But he doses not. At first I was thinking a black and white quilt. But I do not have enough of each. So I was thinking of The Quilt in a Day Triple Irish Chain ; and the basic color white and the chain scrapy.

I have made a ton of wedding quilts these last couple of years. (my 3 daughters and a lot of their friends have all gotten married)
I usually go to their registry and find the colors they have chosen for their home. A couple of them I asked their parents what their favorite colors were. So far, everyone has loved the quilts that I have made.
My daughters have not gotten their quilts yet. Those will be queen size (I give large lab/twin quilts as gifts) and they are picking out the main fabrics and the pattern (with guidance)The first two have their picked out and fabrics set aside. I just need to enlarge both of the patterns because, of course, the patterns were not queen size (sigh)

How about pink, black and white?

Love the idea of pink, black and white.

Pink on one side and his favorite color on the other? :D:D:D

it doesn't have to be light pink. you could add a dark rose. all shades of "pink" she would probably love.

Hopefully they will both love whatever you decide!

My vote: Pinks and Browns

I like this suggestion :)

your scrapy idea sounds good - it should go with any decor & I'm assuming that there will be a tad of pink included.

I agree- I'm a pink freak too, lots of nice shades.

Even a Mauve and Teal would be nice looking. With maybe a forest green binding.

I read your post earlier this evening. Then as I was looking in the pictures section just now, I came across this post...

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-85955-1.htm

Maybe something like this would work! It has pink in it, but it doesn't look too girly.

Triple Irish Chain, Is a great idea!
I did a doudle for a friend many years ago with a yellow daisy fabric in the back ground with a peri winkle/ blue smaller daisy print with a white on white Love print Fabric.... Wish I took a pic.... anyway

The idea of a black and white is a great idea and adding thier favorite colors in a scrappy feel through the center chains? Using varying shades I believe you wont demasculate her groom to terribly <3 Keep us posted :)

A wedding quilt has to be matched to the people who will be getting it, IMHO. I think I would be inclined to use black, off white, pink and rose and either make a scrappy quilt or do a dramatic patern such as a single main star.

This is a minefield of a subject.

My son wanted a black and white quilt (he allowed minor red accents) I made 25 different star blocks. It was showy and could go with almost any decor, but she found it too heavy, visually. My younger son wanted something that represented ME, so he got various sizes of bear paws and delectible mountains. He was happier. My guess is that most people today think of quilts as a part of decor, rather than a centerpiece of the bedroom. This leads to quilts that are boring to make and boring to use. If you can't find common ground for them, do what you can but suit yourself.

I think that the front should be in colors he likes, but the back should have a print that would include a pink, and then bind the whole thing in pink. Try not to make it too loud in any color, as you dont want it to go out of style. Then, they both get what they want, and if you plan well, it could be reversable and they both can take turns.

I don't know too many blokes who would like to sleep under a pink quilt. Ask her what her compromise colour is, now that the two of them are deciding.

"So I was thinking of The Quilt in a Day Triple Irish Chain ; and the basic color white and the chain scrapy."
I think this is a great idea, and it will go with so much.

I read it is a good idea to make a neutral one as newlyweds are often not in a home yet. So that's what I am doing this year for my son and fiancee. Wedding in Oct but have a good start, haha. Top more than half cut out.

I wonder if his favorite color would go well with pink? Nice to have both of them together on the front of the quilt.

My son's favorite color is maroon and his wife's is blue. For their wedding quilt I used mainly maroon and a deep blue plus some other colors in a Love Knot pattern and called it "Compromise." Good title and good advice for newlyweds!

My daughter-in-law loves pink also (she even had pink wedding shoes) but I made them a quilt to match the colors in their house which were black, red and cream.

I agree, it doesn't look too girlie. Actually, pink is my least favorite color, but I liked the one shown in the above link. Good luck with whatever you decide to do - I'm sure they'll both love it. :-)

Jim's Gem's advice sounds the best. In their registry they are surely going to have listed what their bedroom colors will be. That way you will know what colors the couple has already worked out for their home.

Your quilt will be a lovely wedding gift for them.

PS: you could always make a personalized lap quilt for her in her favorite pinks for her birthday, just because or for a wedding shower present!
:-D

Pink and brown look great together. I made a ton of log cabin blocks in these colors and still need to put it together for my sister in law. Good luck!

I like this idea. What a nice metaphor.

I just finished a "Think Outside the Block" in black and white. You might consider the same and use a bright pink in the center?

I made one with pastels and pinks all set in brown as a wedding quilt. In my case the guys said,"I am guy enough to sleep under a pink quilt." I asked her if I could add the brown because I was scared in the long run she would not like a girly quilt. the end resul was a shabby chic loook with some buttons and tieing in addition to the stipling all over.

My son is getting married this February, his fiancee loves pink too, he let it be known,"No way am I sleeping under a pink quilt." Their quilt will be a civil war reproduction quilt with Civil War Tribute fabric. I tried to put a lot of blues in as she likes those too.

What is her second color choice?

I know several young ladies that really like the pastels and the softer pink. You might want to be pretty sure about the colors and that both are agreeable to it.

I like your idea.....just remember to use a little pink for her, but not enough to offend him.

Have you seen some of the pink and brown fabrics? Not terribly girly!

I agree. This is a beautiful combination of colors.

I agree with some of the others, If you son likes black and white. and she pick there is a WIDE difference there in color, yet the pink would soften the black and white. Them maybe both will be pleased. :)

You could go with the wedding colors, and use them just as an accent with a white on white background. Would still be very soft and pretty, but not overly pink

How about black and white on both sides, but on one side make one pink block for her and on the reverse side, make one block in his favorite color.

Our DD is getting married in May--her wedding colors are pink, tan and black. I've decided to make her wedding quilt a OBW in those colors, trying to keep the pink to a minimum. I just think it will be striking with that combination. Quilt4u, maybe that would work for yours too,?

I love the design but I think it has too much pink for a guy. You might use the pink as the binding and a thin 2nd border?

Make one side what she likes and the other side something that appeals to him.

This quilt is stunning -- a show stopper of fabulous color and visual energy -- what a great quilt. I like this one. I went to the link mentioned above to see the white, black and pink quilt. I don't know who this woman is, but she makes beautiful quilts. Here is the photo.

It is said that a quilt whatever color, like a Persian rug, will go with any decor. Whatever you make will be treasured and loved I am sure.

Luv this quilt.