This will be for my oldest brother.
He's my only sibling that hasn't gotten a quilt from me yet.
(The other 5 have.)
I love the moody color scheme.
It's so appropriate for this time of year.
I made 88 blocks for an 8 x 11 layout.
It measures 66" x 91".
You can find the measurements for the blocks here, if you'd like.
Happy Wednesday!
xo
gorgeous!! love the colors too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great color scheme. I'm sure your brother will love this quilt.
ReplyDeletethe contrast in colors is perfect. it makes me think of the block in a whole new light, so thank you!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Please may I be your new sibling?!?
ReplyDeletetotally awesome. I've been seeing those blocks done as I spy quilts which are totally cute, but not something I could pull from my stash. I am loving your color scheme. Any idea of how many different fabrics you used??
ReplyDeleteLove it! Well done!
ReplyDeletePalette perfection. Lucky brother
ReplyDeleteWhat a great contrast against the snow! The color scheme is very manly and I bet your big brother will appreciate the warm hug.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! A+
ReplyDeleteit's perfect!!! Love the color scheme soooo much!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great color scheme. This would make a great Quilt of Valor.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Love the colors too. I just started mine today and it seems so far away from that!! :)
ReplyDeletePerfect quilt for a man.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeleteI love those economy blocks!
I have a huge trash bag full of men's dress shirts I got for $1. I have washed them and plan on cutting them up to use for a 'masculine' quilt. I think I just found the pattern I am going to use with this economy block.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have used a limited colour palette! Perfect!
ReplyDeletehandsome!
ReplyDeletevery nice -- I know he will love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! I'm coming out of lurkdom because I am so taken with this quilt! You always have such a knack for colors - you are constantly an inspiration to me. I made this pattern many years ago in different colors and it looks so completly different from yours. I daresay I like yours better! Thanks for all the ideas, inspiration and motivation! Okay - back to lurkdom! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat colour scheme. I can see myself giving in and making a few of these blocks soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the way this turned out. The colors are great!
ReplyDeleteVery handsome, a perfect quilt for a man.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, this is absolutely gorgeous. The greys are wonderful in it - the mood, as you say, is not dark, though. It is richness itself! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the measurements; I might make one someday!
Best,
Candice
A beautiful quilt and a lucky brother!
ReplyDeleteThe blocks work so well with this manly colour scheme! Great gift and it looks amazing in the snow!
ReplyDeleteI really adore this colour combination. I have been wanting to do one with my novelty fabrics but I love the neutrality of yours. I hope your brother loves it as much as your readers do.
ReplyDeleteLove this! seriously so masculine! Nice job. I always say this don't I, well I really mean it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! I bought Sunday Morning Quilts last Thursday and since then have been dreaming scrappy patchwork - and reading the last couple of years of your blog on my kindle late into the night! Thank you for reigniting my passion for sewing - it has been dormant for too long! I'm off to read some more of your archives to inspire tomorrow's sewing :o)
ReplyDeleteNow your brother can quit pouting, right!! The other 5 may be jealous even. Great quilt, Amanda!!
ReplyDeleteInspirational! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewonderful... i have a list from my late mother, which requesting me to sew for my sibling the patchwork blanket on her behalf... and until now yet to start... n yours one remind me of the unfulfilled wishes... wish me luck...and for your info.. i have 8 siblings... goshs...
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Love how it turned out! I'm sure your brother will love it. Now, HOW did you get such a great photo in the snow?!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love the color combinations and the solid centers! Again, I am amazed at the fabrics you must have at your fingertips!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE how this turned out! Love that your eye catches stars, and they hour glass blocks, and then the square in a square! Love the color palette also! I know this has been said, but (I really don't have a sister :( ) Can I be your new sister????
ReplyDeleteGreat job AJ!
It's wonderful! What a fabulous quilt for a male. If I didn't already have such a long list of quilts to finish I'd be rushing to make one just like it!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours and pattern for a man! How do you manage to make do many quilts!!? Xx
ReplyDeletebeautiful and I really love the colours.
ReplyDeletegreat for a young man, U am sure he will love it
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE your version!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Beautiful, in the best of colors, blue!
ReplyDelete…… and red! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love it! ;p
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! His is my fav quilt from the qal so far!!! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHe is bound to love it! I love the hourglass block. The colors are wonderful against the snow.
ReplyDeleteLucky brother! It's perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the finish! It looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove how this looks, color and design! Then again you always do lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving the color combinations. I wasn't all that sold on some of the other economy block quilts I was seeing, but I love this one! I might have to try my hand at one.
ReplyDeleteI love this...the colours are fabulous!...Perhaps I should get out my homespuns and mens shirts and have a go...they would be great for this block!
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