New Design Preview
I know I've been quiet here on my blog and when that happens, it usually means I'm engrossed in something that I just can't tear myself away from.
Such has been the case for the past two weeks or so because I've been working on a new design.
I've almost finished with the center top. I have a few more elements to add and I just cut out the first of the two remaining borders. When finished, it'll measure approximately 86" x 96".
I don't know about the men in your life but my husband has been bugging me to make a "MAN QUILT" for some time now. I've been toying with the idea for a while and started the preliminary sketches a couple of months ago but laid it aside when I was asked to do the two projects for Primitive Quilts & Projects magazine.
Well, about two weeks ago I decided to pull it out again and began to seriously work on it. Mr. Painted Quilt is an avid fisherman so the theme was a given.
I made a few changes to the preliminary layout and line drawings in order to accommodate the new images as they crept into my head. As I mentioned above, there's still some work to be done and when it's complete, I'm hoping to release it as a pattern.
As with my Safe Harbor quilt, I asked for your help to come up with a title. I'm now asking for your help again and of course the person who comes up with the winning title...which I'll ask you to vote on after I pick the few that appeal to me...will be given one of the patterns.
Two names we came up with are "Camp Wilderness" and "Catch & Release" but I'm sure you all can come up with something better.
I guess I'd better get back upstairs and start to work on the final two borders, one of which includes over 100 flying geese! It's a good thing I like making them!
Happy stitching!
52 comments:
Lovely design Kaaren, My husband is also an avid fisherman and hunter. "Wilderness Passion" comes to mind for a name.
Wow! What a wonderful quilt for your man! Each of the appliqué blocks is stunning and so perfect for Mr. Painted Quilt and the guys who love the great outdoors.Your pieced border will make it even more sensational!
Really love the colours and the silhouettes, beautiful quilt and a lovely little helper at the top of the quilt. You're a real inspiration.
How about "Man Alive!" as a name? Love the quilt!
What a fantastic quilt. I love the whole look of it. You have a gift for design. What about 'The Call Of The Wild' as a title.
Great looking quilt. My entry would be:
"It's a Man's World"
Janet
I like Camp Wilderness. I live in Colorado and have made many woodland animal quilts even for babies!
How about "Gone Fishin'"? I love it, it's a great man-quilt!
Safe Haven, a place for a man to enjoy time alone or with friends.
Great design, how appropriate to share on Father's Day.
Great quilt for the men in our lives , my first thought was " "Adventures in the Wild "
The quilt is wonderful. I love the silhouettes. Outstanding.
I think "The Great Outdoors" fits it well!
It's a beauty, love the theme and I would call it Fishing time.
the silhouettes are lovely, what about "Freedom" ?
Frankie
www.knitwits-owls.blogspot.co.uk
I'm not a fisherman but I can certainly think of one of your readers and a fellow blogger who will be very interested in this pattern. It is lovely and I can see why you have been wrapped up in the project. My offering for a name is "Fisherman's lure", sexist, I know but the fisherperson just doesn't roll off my tongue. Beautiful work.
I'm not a fisherman but I can certainly think of one of your readers and a fellow blogger who will be very interested in this pattern. It is lovely and I can see why you have been wrapped up in the project. My offering for a name is "Fisherman's lure", sexist, I know but the fisherperson just doesn't roll off my tongue. Beautiful work.
A very masculine quilt. Would be good for a Father's Day gift for next year.
My Man's Obsession is my offering. Great quilt.
Love the design! My husband would love it, too! I would call it Wilderness Wonderland. We lived in Wyoming for a time and this quilt reminds me of all the beauty there.
Love the design! My husband would love it, too! I would call it Wilderness Wonderland. We lived in Wyoming for a time and this quilt reminds me of all the beauty there.
Backwoods Angler or Nature's Lure.
First, that is beautiful and I thought "Wilderness Treasures" would be a good name for it.
Mary-Lou
Love the pattern. I like the name "It's in My Nature".
Maggie
Precioso, es una pasada!!
Me encanta.
Besitos
Beautiful design. My name suggestions are Backwoods Beauty or wildlife Wonders.
Dad's Quilted Presence.
Submitted from Rosa Robichaud,
robich @ rogers.com
A lovely quilt for the man in your life. I think "The Great Outdoors" would make a good title.
My husband said you should call it the perfect day!
I'd call it "The Wild Life."
Maybe you can call it "Mountain's Majesty."
how about "did one get away?" very much a man quilt I am sure he must be delightesd
bonjour
il est magnifique !
votre mari sera bien content quand il le recevra fini.
bravo pour ce joli travail
j'ai tout de suite pensé à :
"la cabane du pêcheur"
http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Francis-Cabrel/id-102451968.html
chanson de francis cabrel
Un precioso trabajo!!!!
Beautiful. Talk about the perfect fabrics for all of your blocks.
Your husband is going to love it.
"Got Fish".
A great quilt! My dad was an angler fishing for salmon on the Miramichi river - seeing your quilt brought back memories of him heading out so early in the day with his gear and a thermos of tea. I would name it "Anglers' Paradise".
Beautiful design Kaaren! That is a great quilt for the men.
How about "One with nature" as a quilt name?
Father's Cabin.
A Man's World.
Love the quilt as I'm sure any man will as well! I thought of several names,"Natures Bounty", "One Day While Fishing..." and "Wildlife Abounds".
Great quilt. What about"Contentment".
Yep, a quilt any outdoor loving man would appreciate. Very handsome.
The very first name that popped out was "Catch a Rainbow" (trout) so I will go with that. Lovely, lovely beyond words and yes, it is manly. You did good girl. Judy C in NC
The first name that came to mind when I saw your beautiful quilt was MOUNTAIN MELODY. The mountains sing to me, from the wind blowing in the trees to the small song birds, geese overhead, and the sound of rushing water. Gorgeous quilt Kaaren. Your flying geese border is going to make it even more spectacular!
Love this quilt Kaaren, you really hit this one out of the park. My husband suggestion for the title "Hook, Line and Sinker."
Really nice. My offering for a pattern name would be "Forest and stream" or "Fish and Stream".
Hello from Pacific NW. I enjoy your blog and thought I would contribute a name for consideration. :-) .
" Nature's Delight."
This is a great pattern for a man. I believe my son would be "delighted" to own a quilt like this. He enjoys the outdoors.
Glad you are feeling better!!
Beverly
What a great quilt pattern. I might call it "My Man's Nature". Can't wait to see it with borders. I have a friend who will want to make it up for her hubby. My hubby is more of a fixer upper.
this is wonderful, he is going to love and treasure this quilt…
I am not good with names sorry :)
Kathie
lovely quilt Kaaren!
How about 'Boreal Wilderness' for the name of the quilt!
OK, I'll give it a try, but I'm not very good in naming quilts.
His Day Off
While I'm Sewing....
My Man's Pleasure
I also like "Gone Fishin'" from Terri in BC (above).
Good luck with choosing a name, the quilt looks fabulous.
Your quilt will turn beautiful. What you think about "Simple wild life" as a name for it?
Greetings from Catania , Sicily .
Rina
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