This will be the last quilt that I finish in 2009. How do I know? I have zero going right now. I’ll need to remedy that soon. Been too busy with the holidays to get anything started recently.
Meanwhile, the quilt!
It was my Christmas present for my father. All Kona solids this time around and I tried to go for colors he would like. Somehow I didn’t think loads of solid white with bright fabrics involving polka dots and/or birds (kinda sums up a lot of the my stash…) was gonna fly for my father. And there’s actually no white in this – the light color is a light grey – Ash.
Another shot of it.
This is the first time I’ve ever put a border on a quilt. I’ll be honest. I didn’t initially picture it with one but I just could. not. make. one. more. block. I love the results of all solids, but they don’t make for exciting piecing. But I do really like the border in the end. And my father loved the quilt!
I did a very simple pieced back:
Can you believe that it’s almost 2010?!?
This is wonderful, very manly and graphic! Love it!
This is great Alissa. I really like the border! It kind of grounds the blocks. Like the squares are floating on one main color. It’s more cohesive. And a time saver! What could be better?
Happy new year!
It’s so pretty! I love the colors you chose.
Very handsome quilt. Like Liz said, I like how the border makes the blocks look like they are floating. Sometimes a simple color plan works out nicely.
i love it alissa, especially the border.
GORGEOUS! Definitely start a new quilt for 2010.
LOVE all the solids!
I love it!
Looks awesome Alissa! I assume you didn’t use a pattern right? I hope your Dad loved it!
I’m loving this one!!! VERY manly!!
Very nice! A perfect quilt for a man!
Love this quilt! Not my style of stash fabric either, but LOVE it!!!!
I am sure you will have a new project started in a snap. You do beautiful work.
It’s really nice.
Ironically, the border gives the blocks a borderless feel.
Actually, I feel inspired for my nephew’s quilt… Do you mind if I email this pic to my sis-in-law?
Really like this masculine quilt! The wide border makes the blocks float.
I LOVE this quilt. It may have been boring piecing, but the effect is superb!
I’m absolutely in love with this! I showed it to my husband and I could see in his eyes he’d like one now haha
Great man quilt!
So simple…….but smashing effect.
Cheers!
So lovely! Makes me want to invest in some Kona solids STAT!
Awesome! Great colors and design.
Gorgeous! The blocks just seem to float on the background and the colors–so rich and masculine; he must be thrilled!
Masculine and eye catching! Beautiful work Alissa!
I love it…the colors are gorgeous…you do such wonderful work!!!
GORGEOUS WORK!!!!!! AS ALWAYS!!!
THANK YOU!
Sophie
So masculine and the border really works for the size of this quilt. I’m sure he loved it.
this is a lovely quilt for a boy…inspires good ideas!!!
Love the quilt! The colors are just perfect for a guy. Kind of patriotic.
Fabulous and so special that you stepped out of the box for you dad!
love it!
I love this quilt, it really keeps your attention and moves your eyes all over the quilt. ♥
It’s lovely. I can totally relate to the border predicament, I’ve been there too!
what a perfect man’s quilt! you did it!
A M A Z I N G !!!!
This is a fabulous quilt! I just love how strong the solids are.
Just beautiful! Love all the solids, and in such great colors! Perfect for your father, I’m sure.
I think this is my favorite quilt you’ve made so far! LOVE it
It’s fantastic! And what a way to start 2010 with a totally clean slate. You might be the only crafty blogger out there to manage that feat!
very masculine, alissa. can you believe the year is almost over? flown by it has! happy new year and here’s to new starts!
I LOVE it !!! Making quilts for men is harder i think. We do have to think harder about fabric choices. I’m about to start a quilt for my teenage son. That will be a challenge.
I love the colours and pattern you used. I border my quilts often. I like the solid edge it gives them.
Happy New Year
I have to agree with all previous comments. Great quilt for a guy, and wonderful use of color! Beautiful!!!
Your Dad really likes his quilt! My Aunt is Denise and they were just here visiting and telling me all about the gift so I had to see it myself. Really beautiful! I wish I were closer, the guild sounds great.
It’s a beautiful quilt. I think the border helps make the quilt. Happy new Year.
It’s beautiful! I love the solids, and the colours, and the way the blocks float inside the borders.
very manly… i’m sure he’ll love it.
it’s a FANTASTIC quilt!!! i’ve been there, not being able to stomach making one more block.
the borders look great on this quilt. so no worries. 
it really came out beautifully!!! and so did the place mats for Cate.
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maman
Hi again Alissa, I would love to make a quilt like this. Would you be willing to share the measurements you used?