Looking for simple pattern for a man
05-17-2011, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by KLO
Since he lives alone maybe you could just make him a meal or cookies or whatever you like. Perhaps he is one of those people that likes to do for others but does not like to be "done for".
05-17-2011, 07:45 PM
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If you're opting for scrappy, the Tennessee block is fast, easy & looks good in masculine colors. Use your 4.5" square for your scrappy blocks.
Here's the link for the pattern.
http://quilterscache.com/T/TennesseeBlock.html
Here's the link for the pattern.
http://quilterscache.com/T/TennesseeBlock.html
05-18-2011, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
OK, I'll throw a wrench into this thread. I just called my kind neighbor, Mr. Burdell, and asked him his favorite color. I figure it would be a good idea to get that information so he'd really like the quilt. He literally continually changed the topic... I'd say "What's your favorite color?", he'd say "You better move that bush out away from the house or it will die"... I'd say "So what color is your living room?", he'd say "Did you get out to vote today?", I'd say "Stop changing the subject, I asked you what your favorite color was.", he'd say "pastels" with a chuckle, I'd say "Mr. Burdell, stop giving me a hard time, what colors do you like?", he'd say "I don't want ANYTHING, I don't have any room.". And on and on it went. Talk about thick-headed. I thought I was thick-headed. LOL This man is going to drive me crazy. I just want to do something nice for him. NOW what do I do??????
05-18-2011, 03:25 AM
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He's actually very active, cooks and bakes for himself (even shares family recipes with me!). His brother who is also the neighbor on the other side 'disowned' him (they don't talk). I don't think he's used to anybody doing anything for him, which makes me want to do it more. ;)[/quote]
Geez, this guy is impossible to do for!!! So, just go ahead and make him the quilt of your choice and leave it on his doorstep. He'll have to take it in, right? Oh wait, maybe you could find a way to bring he and his brother together? No, better not get involved in family stuff. What a predicament!!! Can you give him a hug? lol Wait, maybe since he is so into flowers you could find some exotic plant that he could not possible have and buy it for him. You might have to go somewhere exotic to do that though. Oh, good idea. OK, I give up!
Geez, this guy is impossible to do for!!! So, just go ahead and make him the quilt of your choice and leave it on his doorstep. He'll have to take it in, right? Oh wait, maybe you could find a way to bring he and his brother together? No, better not get involved in family stuff. What a predicament!!! Can you give him a hug? lol Wait, maybe since he is so into flowers you could find some exotic plant that he could not possible have and buy it for him. You might have to go somewhere exotic to do that though. Oh, good idea. OK, I give up!
05-18-2011, 08:34 AM
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I think a D9P would be perfect, using your focus material as
the four corners, so they wouldn't get cut, and use other
corresponding material with it. Browns, Greens, Tans,
can't wait to see what you come up with!
the four corners, so they wouldn't get cut, and use other
corresponding material with it. Browns, Greens, Tans,
can't wait to see what you come up with!
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