November 11, 2013

For This Man of Mine!

I was in Walmart back in 2006 and spied a blue flannel fabric with pink pigs on it.  And if you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know our love of pigs is pretty big.  Well, I bought that flannel and came home, quilted it up, and surprised my hubby with a couch throw.  At first he was kind of put out that it had pink on it but as time waxed on he grew kind of fond of this old quilt.  Even with all of the ribbing my brother has given him over it, he still loves it even now.... and trust me.. my brother can rib pretty hard.

As he has spilled chocolate ice cream on it, coffee, and anything else in his hands.. it has had quite a few washings.  And what does flannel do when it is washed?...it shrinks... So now he has a hard time keeping his feet covered. 

He has complained a few times that I needed to make his piggie quilt longer but as hard as I have tried, I could not find any more of that fabric.  So I decided to make him a new quilt!

Now he is as happy as a little pig in the mud!  You can see how much longer this new quilt is and it is wider too. And this quilt is perfect for a middle aged man... Warm colors, brushed cotton, boxy pattern design, nothing fussy... and critters in the quilting design.


I made the new quilt with brushed cotton fabrics from the Fat Quarter Shop which feel and look like flannel....they also quilted up like flannel.  One thing for sure, it is going to be a very warm and cozy quilt for hubby this winter!

My quilting design is frogs and lizards with stippling in between.  I used a  pantograph which had the frogs and lizards and other bugs and armadillos on it as well but it would have been ultra dense and most likely would have come out stiff as a board.  So I chose to skip those elements and only quilt the frogs and lizards.  Perfect for this man of mine!  He loves bugs of all kinds!

I have put a white square around some of the frogs and lizards.  Can you see them?


I asked him what he wanted to do with the flannel quilt now that he has a new quilt and he promptly said, "I want to put it in the cedar chest and keep it" ha!  I figured he would say give it to someone but he wants to save it for Miss Allie one day.  Isn't that sweet!!

We did threaten in one of our conversations way back to send the pig quilt to my brother if I ever made him a new quilt.  The amount of ribbing that my brother gave him over having a pink piggie quilt would serve him right to open a package from us with the quilt in it.  I know my brother... He would shake his head and say "good grief". lol

   

63 comments:

CeLynn said...

I do like the quilt you made for the hubbs,but,bet he loves it more than all of us hoppers put together ;) Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

Anonymous said...

I love the quilt you made! It's obvious your man loves it, too. =)

Judy B said...

What a fantastic big guy quilt, love the fabrics! Thank you for sharing.

Carla said...

He looks comfy and cozy. Perfect manly colors. Great colors and I'm glad he no longer gets cozy with pink pigs, as cute as they are...

Rita@PinPrickedFingers.com said...

Great quilt! Now hubby's little piggies won't poke out from the bottom of this quilt.

Baa. xxx said...

That is an awesome quilt. Looks so nice and big and cozy and warm. Happy man that's the plan!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Love the fabrics and colors - and no one likes their piggies hanging out!

Shari said...

Awesome quilt. Love the colours and the quilting...frogs, and lizards oh my!

MalinisQuilts said...

That's a great long quilt. LOL!
The frogs, lizards quilting is just awesome!
The mini quilt looks fabulous too!

charlotte said...

Great story. I can see he loves the new quilt!

Sparky said...

Ahhhhh such a sweet quilt story for your man…and it is really is a beaut of quilt…very manly indeed…and yes i see the lizard lol

Jess @ Scrappy n Happy said...

Loved reading your story! And the quilt is perfect!

Leanne Parsons said...

Great story and a great quilt too! The colours are so beautiful.

Elizabeth Coughlin said...

Beautiful and cozy quilt; you are such a nice wife!

Kristen King said...

That looks soooo cozy...and warm, perfect for this time of year! :)

Vickie said...

Yep, that quilt is fit for John Wayne himself ! Love the colors and quilting ! I like the idea of sending it to your brother...that would be too funny !

Gene Black said...

I love the design and colors of the new quilt. It is a perfect "hubby" quilt.

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Have to agree Thearica...wonderful hubby quilt!!

Loves to Quilt said...

You are a good wife for making your husband a WONDERFUL new quilt!! You are AWESOME!

Lorna McMahon said...

It would be difficult to give up a well-loved quilt... But not when the replacement is so big, beautiful and cozy! Great job!

Jeanie said...

It's always hard to move on to a new quilt, but this new one is just perfect for hubby. Great fabrics and great quilting, plus it "fits." Great job!

tink's mom said...

So glad the Piggy quilt will have some one a bit shorter to love it in future. Love the ex long quilt you did make as the replacement. Great guy fabrics and pattern to have choosen. Super job.

Unknown said...

Lovely colours, and great size Thanks for sharing

Just Quilt It said...

Great new quilt for your DH! I love the colors, and I am sure it is warm and snuggly. I'm glad you are keeping the pig quilt--those old quilts hold so many good memories, don't they? Great job! Thanks for sharing!

Joyce Carter said...

Oh, yes! I really like your hubby's new quilt. I love the colors. It got me to thinking that maybe I should make one for my hubby and, since he likes to fish, quilt it with a fish design. Thank you so much for sharing today.

Robin said...

Great quilt! I am going to have to give that brushed cotton a try!

Jane's Quilting said...

Beautifully done. By the looks of your husbands face...he sure is happy.

Carol Swift said...

It is just beautiful and a lot more manly than the pink pigs, though that one was pretty cute. I love the lizards and frogs...too cute!

Needled Mom said...

That did turn out beautifully, but I know he will miss those piggies!!! I love the fabrics you used in it and I know Allie will love hers too.

Anonymous said...

Isn't that grat, when our men are happy and gratefull about the things we are doing for them? Your DH looks so happy and satisfied with his new quilt, wonderful!!! I did not know that brushed cotton had the same texture as flanell, I will try this also in another quilt, my kiddies love flanell, so warm and cosy. Thanks for the story behind the piggy quilt :-))

Agnes B. Bullock said...

I love the pink piggy quilt! And yes, our husband's new quilt is fabulous also!

Amy said...

He does look super happy with his new quilt! Love your lizard and frog quilting!

Anonymous said...

I really like the colors and design of your hubby's new quilt. Was the design your own or did you use a pattern?

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

Well how sweet Thearica that your hubby still loves his old piggie quilt and wants to keep it. The new quilt is definitely a manly looking quilt! Looks great and nice quilting too!!

Calicojoan said...

Great way to a man's heart...thru is warm little tootsies!

krislovesfabric said...

Love the colors and fabrics...looks really cozy and warm!

Thearica said...

A customer that I quilt for brought in a quilt like this a while back. I liked it so well that I knew I wanted to do one. I didn't ask her about the pattern she used because it was simple enough to figure out. I made my blocks larger than hers but you can cut them whatever size you want. Mine are 3 1/2" wide rectangles by 10 inches.. and then once you sew 3 rectangles together down the sides you have 9 1/2" width left... So I cut the top rectangle at 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" and sew it across the top. This is considered one unit. When you get all of your units made, rotate the blocks so that every other one has the topper unit at the bottom... Easy peasy.

Linda said...

I loved the story of the piggy quilt! Cute! I LOVE the new quilt! He will really enjoy that, I'm sure!

Marcy said...

It is hard to part with an old quilt but the new one is wonderful. Manly for sure.

Lisa said...

I love frogs and think that was such a cute idea! I like the pattern you used for the quilt also! It looks like one my husband might like! Might have to get busy on that!

Margaret said...

your story of the piggie quilt makes me smile. I love the new quilt. Thanks for sharing

Kathy H said...

Very nice quilt and a fun story too.

Michelle said...

This is a really great quilt!

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Great quilt. I need to make one for my hubby. Love the colors.

Linda C said...

I would say that Butch was a good sport about pink pigs but probably more fond of the theme than the colors? I also think it would serve your brother right if you DID send it off to him, as a joke. Butch would need it back for Allie, of course, Cool quilt and quite manly!

LJ said...

What a great quilt for hubby. Loved to hear about the pig quilt. I hate covering up and not being able to cover my feet, so the new one is perfectly sized. Bushed cotton? since it rather feels like flannel, I'd like to know if it also shrinks like flannel.

StitchinByTheLake said...

What a wonderful story. :) Love it and the quilt too! blessings, marlene

evelyn said...

Flannel is a favorite of mine too. I love your bright array of colours. Manly yes, but girls like it too!

Thearica said...

I won't know that until he gets chocolate on it and it has to be washed. lol

Jeanna said...

I love this story Thearica and I LOVE the new quilt you made for your husband.

Joanne said...

This new quilt is really neat, and I really like to old one too! Thanks for sharing your creations with us today.

Heidi said...

Oh, I love flannel quilts! And I agree with your hubby, they are especially nice if they cover the feel! Great finish!

Scrapbook-ChickADoodle said...

Love the design and the fabrics of your new quilt. Thanks for sharing.

qltr89 said...

Nice large quilt for your hubs! Great job! Thank you for sharing.

gpc said...

I love your cozy quilt! :)

Createology said...

Great story of your quilts and the love they envelope. Love the new "For the Boys" longer size. Thanks for hopping. Creative Stitching Bliss...

Bonnie said...

Love the quilt. Your husband looks really happy with it. The pig on was very cute too.

Pam @Threading My Way said...

A wonderful quilt!!! Love the colours.

Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O) said...

flannel favorite of mine for sure. This pattern plays well with my strip piecings and I may have to make one similar to this one. Love the colors you chose, T.

Kirsten said...

Great idea to use flannels - this would be such a warm and snuggly quilt!

Patricia said...

Great manly quilt. May it warm him for many years to come!

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

The new quilt looks so wonderful and it is good that your DH don't have to suffer from cold feet any more.
Great quilting!
Bente

maggie said...

Oh what a great quilt! I have beeb promising my husband a new "longer" quilt for ages. Now I see your and I am inspired.
Thanks for sharing.
cheers
maggie

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