Dougstermd

I have only been here about two months. I have a good friend who will retire from the navy in April as an E9. He saw my Facebook post about my sewing machines and he said make me a quilt. I promised him atleast a bath robe snuggling. He can sew when he wants to also. I need to actually present him a quilt. It’s something I said I might do. I’m not a good sewing guy I only came to learn the mechanics of sewing machines. I do like to sew on the 15-91. I need a simple quilt I can sew and present I’m thinking queen size to fit his motor home. I also have a 211 G I have not figured out how to operate yet.

im thinking easy maybe a 24 inch panel embroidered with a master Chiefs anchor in blue duck cloth and a bottom of grey softer cloth

SusieQOH

I was thinking waaaay simpler. Like a four patch or something similar. They are really pretty and easy to stitch one up.

pennycandy

The 15-91 can handle duck. I made a dog bed with duck on mine. Use a 1/2 inch or wider seam because duck can fray. It's no fun to pull a quilt out of the washer with ripped seams.

tjk829

If you are sewing for an RV, remember that the bed is a short queen. If there is too much drop on the quilt, it will cause a trip hazard every time a person walks around the bed...speaking from experience..

WIChix

Why is the little devil on my shoulder whispering Storm at Sea? It's really just straight seams (and small pieces).
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ZJVzry_cs
A panel quilt will turn out very well, and you could place it in a "sea" of four patch blocks.

KalamaQuilts

H Doug, I've meant to say it before, welcome to the board!

You could also consider that as a small-ish quilt that could be folded in 1/3 and flipped off the corner of his couch or easy chair. In view and appreciated, and jumping off place for learning to make quilts down the road?

I love my vintage machines and have learned so much from the combined knowledge and sharing attitude found here.

Did you know about Quilts of Valor and Quilts of Honor goings on? Something close to your heart that might making it worth exploring the simple but critical points of making fabulous quilts?
https://www.quiltsofhonor.org/
https://www.qovf.org/

Again welcome, Sharyn/KalamaQuilts Thank you for your service.

ube quilting

Look up Eleanor Burns, Easy trip around the world. There are no intersecting seams to match. I would refrain from using Duckcloth, it is heavy for quilting, IMHO. Ask around before choosing Duck. Good luck and keep posting your progress. peace

SillySusan

IMHO, keep it small and simple on a first quilt. You'll learn a lot and won't drive yourself to despair. And, forget the duckcloth. Stick with the tried and true. You'll get tons of help here.... answers to all your questions. Above all, relax and enjoy your new quilting experience!

coopah

Welcome to the QB! I made a military themed sampler quilt for my CWO husband, but it was a pain to put together. Any of the Eleanor Burns' quilts go together quickly. Trip Around the World is a good one, and her Irish Chain leaves a nice center area in the block that would be good for embroidery or military themed fabric. Lots of cutting in both of those. A four patch would be easy and quick. You should have some quilt shops in your area that could help with ideas.
Edited to add: Your idea sounds like a good plan, but you might check out quilting cottons instead of the duck. I know you military guys like stuff that will last, but 100% cotton lasts a long, long time if cared for properly.

Irishrose2

Have you seen the preprinted panels for each of the Armed Forces? They make a nice starting place.