My Quilt #221 ~ David’s Plaid Dorm Quilt 2010

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I've wanted to make a quilt for my son David for a while.  I had a collection of plaids and homespun fabric that I thought he might like, but I couldn’t decide on a pattern I thought he would like. 

One day I was flipping through my old quilting magazines when I stumbled upon this plaid dorm quilt from a Fons & Porter magazine.

Plaid Dorm Quilt from Fons & Porter

I thought this dorm quilt would be perfect since he is now living in a dorm after recently transferring to Cal Berkeley.  I hope this quilt will bring him some warmth and comfort during the cool fall & winter seasons while he’s away from home.

The quilt has 168 five-inch finished squares and has a 12 x 14 setting.  It has a soft flannel backing and measures 58” x 66”.  I used Warm & Natural batting and quilted it with a simple line design.

I’m happy with how it turned out and hope David will treasure it forever!

July 2010

Comments

Unknown said…
What a gorgeous quilt for a man. I absolutely love those combinations of plaids.
November 21, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Erin said…
Hey Rita, had to stop over and see your quilts! This is my favorite one. I have a quilt that is similar in coloring, and the simplicity is beautiful! Your "oops" log cabin quilt is gorgeous!!! Very intricate!
November 22, 2010 at 6:06 AM
Emelie said…
I love the colors in this one!!
March 3, 2011 at 7:47 AM
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