Latest Finish - Our Son's New Quilt
 

A couple of years ago, I asked my son what he would like in a quilt if I made one for him. After some thought, he said he'd like a quilt with a Canadian Flag on it. So I got scouring the Internet for pictures and ideas to send him to get a feel for what he was looking for and the one that struck him was the best flag rendition in a quilt I've seen, IMHO of course. So my challenge was to take that quilt, which was a lap size and make it into something he could use on his Queen size bed and try and make it interesting and personal to him. Here's what I came up with. He has always been a red and black fan, so colour choice was easy. Then I searched around for various prints that spoke to his various interests, like hockey, snowboarding and cars, racing and working on them. We delivered the quilt to him last week for his 29th birthday and he liked it! I was pleased with how it turned out, yet I have since had so many ideas as to things I could have done differently. I tried to keep the flag the focus, and the quilt manly. The flag portion of the quilt is the only pattern I had and was provided to me by a member on this board "rdy1tk2" and I am so thankful she was happy to share it with me! I called the quilt "Proud Canadian". Thanks for taking a peak!

terrific quilt... great fabrics

It is very beautiful. You did a wonderful job on it.

:thumbup:Great quilt!

Super. I can see why he was very pleased. You did good mama. BrendaK

What a creative quilt! Everything about it is awesome. The overall look, the colors, the quilting, fabric...WOW! You hit it out of the ballpark :-)

Best Canadian one I've seen, too! You have created a wonderful quilt!

Very nicely done. Great idea using the black & white prints with the appliqued red maple leaves. I am sure he will adore it.

I like the red thread used to quilt the leaves. Nice.

Wow, what an awesome quilt!

Absolutely awesome! You did a great job. I really like the quilting done in red.

very striking quilt, love black, white, red and the flag in the middle is wonderful.

Absolutely gorgeous! The color combo is just stunning!

Beautiful quilt and treasure.

Very nice.....

Super looking quilt. I like the little leaves on it.

That is a great quilt! I love what you did.

You made a very beautiful, personalized quilt. Wonderful choice of colors/fabrics.

Beautiful! And a perfect quilt for a proud Canadian! You did such a great job on this--pattern colour and fabric choices, quilting--outstanding in every way!

This is a really beautiful quilt.

Beautiful execution and colors! :)

Very creative work! I am sure he will treasure it.

What a wonderful quilt!!

Beautiful quilt, Kwiltr.....You did a great job! No wonder he loved it.

That's a wonderful quilt! Great job on personalizing it for your son, you put a lot of thought into it, and work!

Very creative, I love your choice in fabrics. Beautiful quilt.

very, very nice

Your quilt is beautiful. I am sure your son will love it. I love the color combination. Great job.

Stunningly beautiful quilt. It is one of the most striking quilts I have ever seen. Your fabric choices are great and the quilting complements the piecing so well. The back is also very interesting.

That is a beautiful quilt!!!!

A striking quilt. Your son should love it.

Wonderful !! very nice colors, pattern selected and I know it will be received with lots of happy smiles!!

Beautiful Maple Leaf !

Your son's quilt it fabulous!! Love the fabrics you chose...love the flag...love the colors! Just love everything about this quilt. A true treasure he will enjoy forever and know the love that his mom put into the quilt. Thanks for sharing!

Gorgeous! Great job!

The flag with the black and white blocks would have been lovely, but the addition of the red appliqué leaves, the red quilting in a few blocks, and the really interesting back make for a real gem.

I think it's better than just "liking it". It is beautiful! It's awesome. Good Job!

what a great quilt, I bet your son is thrilled!

beautiful quilt great job!!!

Fantastic quilt and so thoughtful of you to search black and whites in his interest area.