I decided to make a quilt for myself to use on my side of the bed, since the one I've been using was made by my wife's grandmother about 70-80 years ago, and my wife was saying it needed a rest. :) I choose the "Wovens" from the "Garden Inspiration" pattern by Kansas Troubles of the Moda line. It measures 51" x 68". I used four 5" charm packs to create the simple alternating light and dark pattern of 10 x 14 rows.

After I was already into piecing it I noticed that some of the pieces were cut kind of wonky (i.e., the plaid pattern lines weren't parallel with the cut edge), so I probably should have squared them all to a slightly smaller size before piecing, but I guess we'll just say it's part of the "charm" of the quilt. :D The border, backing, and binding were all done with yardage from the same line of fabric.

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you did a gread job, Eddie. your plaids aren't wonky. they're whimsical. always a good thing in a quilt. ;-)

manly, yes. but I like it, too. :-)

(Pop Quiz: who knows what i'm quoting?)

That 'problem' with the plaids gives it character. I like it.

Eddie -

Great job - it is nice and manly. Who says quilts have to be flowery?

Patrice -

You're quoting the Irish Spring guy's wife/gf re the scent of Irish Spring.

Darren

Eddie its great and I was told that the amish always put a mistake in their quilts because to presume to be perfect was not Godly.

Patrice~ Cow & Chicken?

Great quilt, Eddie, l like the plaids!

Really Great quilt. The plaids look fine.

Nice avatar picture.

wesing was first to recognize the quote. :thumbup:

the thing about the Amish purposely making a mistake is a myth. it really irritates them, too, because it implies they think they could achieve absolutel perfection - which they know is impossible among human beings.

What a beautiful addition to your "family". Nice choice of fabrics too.

That Irish Spring commercial?

Good job Eddie!

I love your quilt eddie, you did a great job on it. I also love he pic of you and wife.
Patrice ... I think it was heckle and jeckle ... right? LOL

I sell my stuff to a store in Kalona Iowa which is an Amish area. What i was told by the Amish that live there is that there are differant rules for differant areas of Amish. The color preferences vary from Iowa to Pennsylvania etc. In the books they sell about the Amish and their quilting this is mentioned. It is said to be a practice so God will see that they are not being prideful. If they put in a mistake then God will know and so will others that they practice humilty in all they do. I can't quote the book I got that from but it was in Yoder's where I sell my stuff. And I talked with some Amish ladies who were hand quilting in the local bank( it was fascinating watching them hand quilt) and the lady I talked to said yes they do put in a mistake on purpose to show humility.
But areas may vary on this.

Eddie love your quilt! I tend to shy away from plaids and stripes but I like the randomness of your quilt! Maybe i should explore the plaids again.....
I tend to want the plaids to be perfectly straight and i get frustrated when i can't get them to stay that way.

What a great quilt! I love the fabrics. It's a manly quilt, but very contemporary. You did a great job. Make more!

I think it's a great quilt. And does have a touch of masculinity to it.

Kyia

What a beaut.....uh, er, HANDSOME quilt, Eddie! And I may not watch enough TV to recognize Patrice's quote, but I like it too! I had to look reeeeeealy hard to find any "wonky" squares. And even then, it took me a while to figure out what you meant. So, it's all good!

I do like it. It looks so cozy. And in our area the Amish do also put in a mistake on purpose. I have had convo's with them as well.

Really great quilt! The plaids are awesome!

Oh--very nice! The colors are calming. I never worry about stripes--I just cut. :D

I asked my husband for years if I could make him a quilt--he always said no. UNTIL I asked if he wanted a Civil War reproduction quilt... THAT got his attention. I finished it a few months ago--just in time for summer. :roll:

Your avatar photo is wonderful.

Great job!

Great quilt Eddie!

Very nice! Great colors and blends! Does your wife quilt too?

So, I am guessing that the reason your quilt is "manly" is because you did it <g>
there are just straight lines.
the colors are STRONG.
the pattern is simple.
I have always figured if I didn't put any pink in it, I was doing REALLY good! LOL
Nice work ... is the backing flannel, also?
M-A-N-L-Y plaid ... <g>
A very inviting quilt, indeed!

WoW!!! I love all of the plaids and that you used it for the binding!! Very masculine indeed :wink: :D :D :D

Love the quilt. You sure work fast, Eddie....

Wonderful manly quilt. I love the look of it. Great job.

Eddie, I really like it! I looks GREAT!!!

Gorgeous quilt, and very studly! Good job!

Thanks for the kind comments everyone, I appreciate it very much.

She's actually just started her first one. She does machine embroidery a lot, but she decided to try a quilt now. She's working on a picnic quilt for us.

None of them are actually flannel, they're just woven cottons, although some of them (the striped ones) are a real heavy kind of cotton fabric, almost like a light weight denim.

We are our own worst critics. Others will look at your great quilt as a whole and not notice any wonkiness. It looks very cozy... just enjoy it!

Great job! I like it!

Now that was brave working with strips and plaids.....they are hard ad it takes a lot of patience if you want them straight......I is awesome just the way it is....:-)

Very nice

Very nice! I think it's hard to find stripes or plaids that aren't wonky!

i love it. you did an awesome job!!! :D

Nice job of keeping the plaids and stripes straight....not an easy job. :D

Very nice Eddie! I love the plaids but shy away from them for the reason you mention. Yours look great though..I didn't notice any "wonky" :lol: Oh and I love your new avatar!

Very nice -- my hubby would love it!