Wednesday, October 13, 2010

His + Hers {Part Two}

Finally, His + Hers are reunited! 

His is decidedly different than {Hers}
I started with the backing fabric (cotton yardage from his favorite NBA team) and went from there. 


For the front I decided to use solids in the team colors.


I came up with this simple Solid Squares design. 
It's not original, I'm sure you've seen many a quilt designed like it before in blogland. 
But I like it in solids nonetheless.
Simple and masculine.

For the quilting I did lots of straight lines. 


After taking a spin through the washer/dryer, it's ready to go to it's new home.
I just need to decide if I'm going to give it to him now or save it for Christmas...

Finished measurements:  45" by 60"
It didn't need to be huge. My FIL likes to watch the games in his recliner with a blanket on his legs.  This should be just right. 

Like {Hers} I made a label for the back and had all my kids sign it and write a note. 

Pattern details/instructions HERE.

Details:
*All solids came from JoAnn's.  They are Country Classics:  Navy, Cornflower, Charcoal Grey, White, Orange, and Purple. The sashing is Kona Ash.  It might be my new favorite neutral. 
*JoAnn.com has a good selection of NBA team cottons. This is a great way to get fabric if you live far away from your team. Use your 50% off coupon and you could get it for a bargain. (This is how I got mine!)
*Check out the NBA quilt made by Oh, Fransson! She used a vintage sheet for her backing. I LOVE this one!

Anyone else made an NBA themed quilt?  I'd love to see it!  Leave a link...

P.S.--This quilt, same design/different colors can be found here.

6 comments:

  1. I think that turned out really great. I'm sure Dick will love it. If not you can always sell it to any of the Evans clan--I'm sure Daniel would take it in a heartbeat.

    I love the solids.

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  2. Wonderful quilts. The colors are bold without being glaring- a great guys quilt!!

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  3. That is one lucky FIL. It's beautiful!

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  4. This is an awesome manly quilt, great job! Happy Fabric Tuesday!

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  5. Nice! And it's definitely manly. I'm sure he'll appreciate it. I love that it is still loyal to his team without being obnoxious, kwim? It looks great! Thanks for linking up, we'll see you next week!

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