Thursday, November 14, 2013

Let's Hear It For the Boys!




A few years ago I purchased a stack of flannel fishing fat quarters (Can you say that 3 times very quickly?) at a garage sale--a great bargain, but I didn't know what to do with them.  For the Boys is a perfect time to use them.  I decided to use them in a rag quilt for my DH's best friend's birthday.  He is, after-all, a fisherman.  I bought solid flannel in various colors for the back, used the prints for the front, and snipped away.  I was very pleased with the outcome.


Here are some close-ups of the blocks:






I used a random arrangements of the solid blocks on the back--much easier than trying to put them in a pattern.


                                           Then, I added a fish to the back to sign the quilt.


I used a tutorial from the Missouri Star Quilt Co.  You can find the tutorial here.  You can use any size block.

I've made many little boy baby quilts over the years--cars, tractors, trains, airplanes, teddy bears, outer space, jungle animals, etc.  I'd like to share a baby quilt I made for my first grandson, Nathan in 2000.  It would have worked for a little girl, also, but it has a blue background and several little boys on the quilt:


The quilt is all hand-appliqued and hand quilted with much, much love.  I think it is the best quilt I have ever made.









                                      What little boy wouldn't love a Mother Goose quilt?

I used a pattern by Bonnie Kaster in the book "The Nursery Rhyme Quilt".  She has fantastic quilt patterns. The Cinderella quilt at the top of my blog is also one of her patterns.  I've also made a Princess and the Pea pattern from one of her books for the director of the musical, which my daughter, Anna, performed in.

This fall I made 2 pillow cases for my DH.  He is a huge Chicago Bear fan.  One is for his bed; the small one is for a throw pillow he uses on his recliner.




Thanks for stopping by my blog!  Be sure to visit all of my fellow bloggers today:

                                                                Everyone Deserves a Quilt
Just Quilt It  (That's me!)

Thank you, Madame Samm and Amy for another great hop!  Now, Let's Hear It For the Boys!

45 comments:

  1. I really like the flannel fishing fat quarter quilt ! That's fun to say !! But the baby quilt you made for your first grandchild is wonderful ! I can just imagine the love and excitement that went in to every stitch . It's beautiful.

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  2. I love your flannel slash quilt, need to make one! Pillowcases are my go to gift, fast and easy to personalize. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. My hubby would love that fishing quilt! Sew great, but your Grandbaby's quilt is cute as a button! ;). Sew glad you joined us!

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  4. That fishing quilt looks warm and cozy. The mother goose quilt is so cute!

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  5. Loving your flannel rag quilt. I just love how the colors really complement each other in the rag part. Very pretty...it adds a nice dimension...and I just love flannel to begin with! Pillowcases are always fun, and your mother goose quilt is awesome!

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  6. Your flannel rag quilt is so lovely and a perfect gift for a fisher man.
    Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part of this hop.

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  7. You were one busy lady!! I always love a rag quilt...so cozy..

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  8. yes yes yes lot's to warm up here for boys..now I have never made a rag quilt…even bought the scissors…I just love the looks of your fish quilt…I actually love fishing…especially ice fishing..this would be perfect to wrap around my legs when we are on the ice for hours….

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  9. Great projects, Kathy! I cut squares while we were at Sarah's for my rag quilts for my girls and then ordered more flannel since I'm sure I don't have enough. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Your quilts are all beautiful. I never made a rag quilt yet...looks like fun. Your first baby quilt is just gorgeous!

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  11. Your fishy quilt is delightful, love the l label too. The baby quilt-all hand stitched-WOW-!!!

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  12. Your friend is very lucky - it's a great quilt and he's gonna love it! blessings, marlene

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  13. I love that fishy quilt. It is just what I was looking for to make my grandson. Thanks for sharing

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  14. I love making rag quilts and yours is wonderful. My most popular post on my blog is the rag quilt tutorial. They are very popular and are great gifts. Love the fishy fabric.

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    1. I meant to mention how much I love that appliqued quilt. It is truly an inspiration. So much love went into it. Thanks for sharing all the details.

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  15. I love rag quilts and your fabric choice is wonderful! I also make a lot of pillowcases, but I've never made a big one like you. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing your creations with us today.

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  16. I've never made a rag quilt, but they always look so snuggly I'm very tempted to give it a try. Yours looks great...very manly!

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  17. Rag quilts are a lot of work, but so cozy and warm...especially in flannel! Love the nursery rhyme quilt, too!

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  18. Nice work...such a great group of projects!

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  19. I love your fishy fabric and your quilt! Great snuggle quilt!

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  20. I love your quilt! I know a lot of fishermen who would really love to have that! Great job!

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  21. Wonderful projects, both new and old. I think you have made 3 boys in your life very, very happy!

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  22. Nothing warms the heart more than a great flannel raggy quilt. Love your applique quilt too.

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  23. Love your quilts so pretty. Thanks for sharing

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  24. Nice flannel quilt. Thanks for the tutorial link.

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  25. Your quilt is just perfect for any guy. I really like the fabrics. My grandson loves hunting and fishing so I know he would love this,too. And the baby quilt is so adorable I love Mother Goose patterns and have some that I need to use also. Thank you for sharing.

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  26. Thanks for sharing! Flannel rug quilts are great!

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  27. You hit pay dirt at that garage sale and did it up well. Those are the warmest quilts. The nursery rhyme quilt is adorable. And, the Bears pillow cases are great. We are big Bear fans too.

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  28. The baby quilt is lovely. And the rag quilt will be warm and cosy for its owner - love the fabrics!

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  29. yes a rag time quilt is perfect for boys too ☺
    Thanks for sharing!
    Bente

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  30. Love your fabric choices for that sweet rag quilt! Great job! The applique quilt is really nice too! What a lot of work!

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  31. What a great find on the fishing flannels, and an excellent way to use them! I also enjoyed several of your other posts, and I am eager to return and follow the links for the other blog-hops you've participated in -- what a treasure trove of inspiration! Thanks!

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  32. Just love the fishing rag quilt,it turned out great! Those are a lot of work,but the end result is so worth it.

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  33. I am just getting ready to make my first rag quilt and I hope I can do as well -- wish I'd found that fishing fabric though, lol! Love it!

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  34. Great man quilt ! I can see why the baby quilt is your favorite, it is beautiful.

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  35. Great projects, all! Love the Mother Goose quilt.

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  36. GO Bears! Those covers would be appreciated here, too. The rag quilt will be toasty warm this winter.

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  37. Lots of love stitched in your projects. Beautiful Applique. Thanks for sharing. Janita

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  38. Such a sweet photo in the garden, and I enjoyed the close ups of the fabrics as well. Mother Goose is a labor of love and a gorgeous quilt, thanks for sharing it too!

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  39. Your fishing quilt is perfect for a male!!! And the Mother Goose quilt is ADORABLE.

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  40. Rag quilts are so cosy....this one is perfect for a fisherman. Great job...and quilting from your stash...awesome!!

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  41. Love the fishing quilt, absolutely perfecr for a man. The baby quilt is so cute, I can't wait to have grand children.

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