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Amy of Sew Incredibly Crazy is our head cheerleader for the event.
...and this one is for my guy! His birthday is this month and in February we will be celebrating our first 25 years as Mr. and Mrs. (Love it!!) So I'd say it's about time I made him his own quilt for the ol' "Man Cave" don't ya think!? A big thank you Amy and Madame Samm for hanging a carrot in front of me!!
I started with a layer cake of soft, cozy flannels.
Sewed them together in rows of 6x7.
Used my Twister template to make the easiest pinwheels ever and bordered it with a blue plaid flannel.(If ya like the look of the pinwheels, the directions are included with the template and they are very, very easy to follow. There is even a Lil' twister you can use with charm packs!)
Ta! Da!
Here it is finished and waiting to be quilted.
The entire perimeter of the quilt is bordered with the blue plaid. (The top is draped over the fence.) |
Luckily, I have a long weekend off and ten more days until his birthday! I think I can easily have it done for his big "five-O" celebration! I hope. (I'm thinking of just quilting it with a fun pantograph??) I have a green flannel for the back and a dark blue flannel for the binding. I've never made a flannel quilt before but one thing I can tell ya is, it is the coziest quilt I have ever made and it's not even finished yet!! I think I'll be making myself one very soon as it's that cozy!! I LOVE IT!
I'll be sure to share when it's quilted and at home in the "man cave". Thanks for stopping by and for even more awesome inspiration, be sure to check out all the other participants of "For The Boys":
Great job Val! It turned out beautifully and I think your blue binding will be perfect. I've made two flannel quilts for home. One in memory of my horses and one other just because. I am snuggling with them tonight. Nothing like flannel. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen!!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun…love that you used the twister tool for this flannel quilt. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNot being a quilter, I have no idea how you went from squares to pinwheels, but I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Wool and Needle flannels, it's an awesome quilt Valerie. Lucky guy...hubby will be happy. I'm going to have to try the twister. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration! Happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeleteThe flannel will make this such a warm quilt for the "man cave"!
ReplyDeleteFlannels are just great for a man's quilt - and yes, one for you, too. Love the idea of the twister.
ReplyDeleteVery nic, Val. And with all that flannel, it's sure to be warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteVery nic, Val. And with all that flannel, it's sure to be warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteFlannel is such a great fabric. Love your quilt..I'm sure it will be a big hit in the "man cave" ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat twister quilt - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect quilt for cold winter nights and his birthday!! You know I always love quilts made with the Lil Twister!
ReplyDeleteto warmth all around….thanks for hopping with us
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt!! If you are machine quilting it; you will enjoy that process. It quilts up so nicely!!
ReplyDeleteWow that Twister is amazing! I love that finished top. And it sure does look comfy cozy! Congrats on celebrating your 25th and happy b-day to your other half, Val!
ReplyDeleteThose twisted pinwheels are great. It looks very cozy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and very manly! Love the flannel.
ReplyDeleteI have GOT to make one of these twister quilts! Yours looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. Thanks for sharing. I have made a few flannel quilts and everyone loves them.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable...I love that pattern. I ordered the twisted ruler yesterday for myself. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely one cozy looking quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks soooo comfy! I'm sure he'll love it! I'm making a quilt for my husband too, but I missed his birthday in September, so I'm saying it's for Christmas instead, haha! :)
ReplyDeleteWhewie! That is cool. Or I guess I should say "warm"! LOL I love what you have done with the twister. What a great 5-0 present. And for the records, he is just a baby...
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Whewie! That is cool. Or I guess I should say "warm"! LOL I love what you have done with the twister. What a great 5-0 present. And for the records, he is just a baby...
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I just love the effect of the twister template, but I have never used mine--now I think I will have to give it a try. This is such a great quilt for your DH. I'm sure he is going to love cuddling up underneath it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a twister yet...yours makes me want to even more !! Great job !
ReplyDeleteGreat Twister quilt Val. I have made a few twister quilts and I have squares of flannel leftover from various projects that I made. I was thinking of making a twister quilt in the scraps of flannel for my hubby. I started cutting the squares a year ago and that's all I have done on it. Maybe I'll sew them together this month. Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Birthday to your hubby (my birthday is this month too).
ReplyDeleteFabulous- love the falnnels with this pattern!
ReplyDeleteThe twister pattern looks to be a lot of fun. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLooks very warm and manly, and a fun one to quilt:-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteYour husband is one lucky guy!
:-)
Esther
I love it! I really want to try one of my own some day.
ReplyDeleteGreat twister with flannel. Who would have thought! Looks warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteThe flannel quilts are nice and cozy. Yours is great. I love those twister quilts.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt for the man cave! Very thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I really like the fabrics that you used. I am sure your hubby will love it. And I want to wish you both a very Happy Anniversary. I hope you have many, many more to come.
ReplyDeleteVery nice man quilt - I know my husband would really love a flannel quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat looks really neat! And you make it look so easy :p !
ReplyDeleteLove the colors together. Beautiful and perfect for a boy :)
ReplyDeleteIt will be nice and warm, I love flannel thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteShould be warm, I love flannel Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a great guys quilt all that flannel turned into. Wonderful job, he'll just love it.
ReplyDeleteYummy, love those colors. What a great birthday gift for a boy! You didn't mention if you were using a batting or not. I've not used flannel but know it's heavy by itself. What have you decided...batting or not and if yes, what kind. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteFlannel and quilting has got to be the most cozy and comfortable ever. This is fabulous "For the Boys". Thanks for hopping. Creative Stitching Bliss...
ReplyDeleteI have seen this twister tool, but have never used one. This looks like something I need to try. Thanks for showing your skills and creativity. It will be a nice, cozy quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the twister quilt. Ihave the ruler and have had so much with it.
ReplyDeleteLove the choice of fabric .
cheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
Val. Beautiful flannel fabrics and your quilt is going to be so snuggly. Sure to please any man, especially one you've been married to for 25 years. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI am kinda shivery in my office right now and that quilt looks so cozy! I need one in here today :) Great Job and Congrats on that FIRST 25 years!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. I have made flannel quilts, and also done a twister,, but the two of them together-awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuper quilt! I love this! I need to make my man one. He might actually use it. LOL This one looks really comfy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt. I love the twister pattern and flannel so it is a great combination. I have made lots of twister quilts but none with flannel. I never gave it a thought to use flannel but now I think I have to do it and have it done for a Christmas gift. Thanks for the inspiration, although I think I may NEVER catch up on my sleep. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and Happy Anniversary all in one giftie! Twister looks good in those flannels, I must say.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! That is a wonderful and colorful quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks great. It combines two of my favorite things, the twister template and flannel. Congratulations on your anniversary. I think you created the perfect present for your husband.
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is just awesome,bet your guy loves it :)
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt and the use of the twister template and it looks wonderful. The first quilt I ever made back in 95 was for my son and it was plaid flannels and he still loves it but I can't fix it anymore so I am making him a new one . Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletewhat a perfectly manly quilt! Congrats to you and your Mr. on 25 years!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
I'm sure your husband will love his big 5-0 present. Congrats to 25 years! Glad you hopped with us!!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt! nice and cozy!
ReplyDeleteWow! I have to get a Twister. How easy it looks.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a flannel quilt but one day I will try. Do you still use batting? Loved seeing your gingham dog and other recent projects too.
ReplyDeleteA handsome quilt for your knight!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice quilt! I have one totally in flannel and it's the snuggliest one ever! Very heavy though so I think I'd use a very thin batting next time. Lesson learned! Thanks for sharing (and Happy Birthday to the Hubs)!
ReplyDeleteWow ladies, thanks for all the B-Day wishes and yes, I am a lucky guy. Seems like just 25 short years ago I was half the age I am now LOL. And being the history buff I am a little bit of useless information....I was born 4 days before JFK was assassinated. Now that y'all know that you will sleep just a little better tonight..Thanks again
ReplyDeleteVals Lucky Hubby.....:)
That is a great quilt!!! I love it :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that is going to be one snuggly quilt! I am so jealous of your husband!!!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt looks very warm and snuggly - I have never used flannels before - maybe I should have a go with them. Karen
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful twister quilt and so cozy looking, too! Your husband is getting a wonderful birthday gift!
ReplyDeleteI will have to check out that twister thing...the blocks looked so nice before twisting them. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful twister quilt, can't wait to see how you will quilt it.
ReplyDeleteCosy colors, thanks for sharing!
That is beautiful! Anyone would love cuddling under that!
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