MollieSue

Our supply pastor who has been with us for 10 months, is finishing up next month, and I'd love to make him a quilt. Most likely I'll do like a couch size.
I would love some ideas of quilt patterns for it, maybe make it a sampler?
Anyone have any ideas, or seen a similar one done?
Thank you!
Diana :-)

MollieSue

I was thinking some sacred blocks, mixed in with regular?
Hobbies? I only think of him talking of his kids & grandkids. :-)
Thanks Loretta!

MollieSue

I've not graduated to doing photos yet.... lol!!!
Can you think of any faith type blocks?

Knot Sew

How about Jacobs Ladder pattern look in quilters cashe...there are a few named for bible events
:D

ghostrider

Try these for a start
Jacob’s Ladder
Crown of Thorns
Cross and Crown
Church Windows
God’s Eye
Heavenly Star
Joseph’s Coat
Ruins of Jericho
Star of Bethlehem
Tree of Paradise

There are a great many such blocks. Have fun!

bearisgray

any idea of his/her favorite colors?

what kind of dwelling he/she lives in?

I love couch size quilts (to me, a couch size is about 60 x 85) - big enough for most adults to cover up in - small enough to be able to stitch in the ditch quilt it on my machine

Are you planning this as a surprise?

Some of the religious symbols are beautiful and work up well. You might be able to find them in either the church's literature or at a library.

bearisgray

It would probably be helpful/fun to explain each block's name so that would make the quilt more meaningful. I don't think many non-quilters know or care what the block names are - they are either appealing or not.

MollieSue

Thank you so much Loretta, Ruth, Ghostrider, and Bearisgray!!! I really appreciate the ideas! I'll post some pictures as soon as I get it started!

MollieSue

And yes, Bear, it'll be a surprise. He's a really wonderful man, and I just wanted to do something nice back for him.
:-)

MollieSue

Perfect links, Loretta!! Thank you again! :D