After asking for help with a border, I decided to just use the self-border of the square. I took it to a local FA quilter who did the quilting and sewed the binding on. I hand stitched it to the back and as I did I prayed for the recipient. He's a single guy who has a heart of gold but needs the Lord and a wife (in that order!). I hope he loves it and will know my husband and I wish him well.

The pattern is Bonnie Scotsman-
http://quilting.about.com/od/blockof...lt-pattern.htm

Pretty. I love the colors. He will love it.

Very wonderful! Your prayers will be answered for this young man what a great thing you are doing for him!! Keep us posted!

You did a beautiful job! :D

Very nice quilt. I love the fabrics.

One day he'll thank the Lord for his blessings - and I'm sure having you for a friend will be one of them!

Beautiful quilt and friends!

Beautiful!

your beautiful quilt is made with caring and prayers, he will love it, I will keep the young man in my prayers too,

I love the quilt and your heart! May god bless you and this young man! GrandPa

Linda, he will love that handsome quilt and rest asured, God heard your prayers for this man. Bless you....

Your quilt is beautiful, he will love it!

Lovely

Hugs

Love this quilt. Great colors.

Beautiful.

Good for you...........great idea

Very pretty!

A beautiful and very masculine quilt, he will love it :D:D:D

Love your color choices

Beautiful!! By the way, how old is he? I have a daughter!! LOL :)

A very beautiful "manly" quilt - fabulous fabric choices and fabulous quilting. Thank you for sharing this with us.

He's not all that young! (though younger than me!) He turned 50 this year! I've worked with him for 10 years and now he is moving to D.C. to be closer to family. He is the 'heart' of our office of doctors, always willing to take a weekend, or see a patient on his academic day or sit and chat and advise about anything with anyone! He has been overwhelmed with the out pouring of dinner invitations etc. since he announced his departure! (He didn't think people would even care if he left.) The lesson I take away from this is to let people know you appreciate them BEFORE they decide to leave! We won't realize all he did until he's gone. But I do think career wise and for his personal life - D.C. will be great. He needs a change.

very nice quilt!

Great quilt! You're a good friend to give him such a gift!

Beautiful quilt!

Beautiful colors and a wonderful job. Your co-worker should be very happy.

love the colors you chose and I am sure he will love it and feel the goodness and prayers that went into the making of the quilt.

That quilt is beautiful...I'm sure he will love it.

Great job this young man will love this quilt.

Pretty,Pretty!!!

It turned out lovely. I'm sure he will be pleased.

Pretty quilt :-D :-D :-D