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1: Make a simple design on graph paper, I was going for the faded look!
[I only quilt squares...I'm just a little scared of curves!]
2: Decide how big you want it….I was not going to put it on a bed…so size was not a big issue for me…I just wanted my design to work out 
3: Cut out all of your squares…I used white, 3 shades of gray and black fabric. I used my graph paper design to figure out how many squares of each I needed.
[my squares were 5in x 5in]
4: Using your graph paper design, begin sewing groups of 4 squares together.
5: Be sure to highlight the squares you have sew together on the graph paper
[this can get confusing, but don't be discouraged!]
6: Lay out your entire quilt with the sets of 4 sewn squares.
7:Check out the diagram….
[ i had a really nice chart and it wouldn't accept the html!]
1 1 2- 2
1 1 2- 2
1-a 1-a 2-a 2-a
1-a 1-a 2-a 2-a
Sew 1’s together in a square
8: Repeat this pattern for the entire quilt. You last line of sewing should be to sew one half to the other half…does this many any sense?!
[This is a REALLY exciting part :]
11: My mom helped me embroider this one special square
Happy Quilting!!
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wow! I love your quilt. The pattern you have chosen is so masculine, not something one see's very often.
I love the graphic and color play on your quilt, very exciting. The swirly quilting softened it up but not too much. Definitely refreshing in a world of highly detailed quilts. And this is a project a newby quilter could tackle, I think. This one will go on my list of designs to try.
This quilt is simply awesome – great job!
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Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow that is amazing!! It looks great
this is a truly stunning work of art
This is amazing. I love the color flow and you make it sound so simple! I have never tried quilting but have a fond love for them. This turned out gorgeous – fantastic job! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying your week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
Oh what a fantastic DIY project. You are one clever and creative gal.
I finally finished a project I have been working on for 23 years.
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Fantastic. I like the modern look of it.
The quilt looks great! Found your link from Life in the Pitts link up party!
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Looks great – it's always hard to come up with a design for a guy, I think.
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This looks so professional! The quilting really made it!
Great update on a classic; terrific work!
You know, I've never made a quilt before. But this one looks like a lot of fun! I might have to give it a try.
Thank you for participating in the Craft Therapy session at Life in the Pitts!
Wow, I totally love this quilt, I've been all over the world on this little trip, and I really think I love this one the best! I'm a black and grey kinda person
Thanks for the inspiration!
What an inspiration of how to make a design and follow through. Your quilting of it is wonderful!
Beautiful quilt and very manly!!
Love it!
Very unique and fun! Thanks for sharing with Sweet charli!
I love the quilt. Perfect for a guy and that special embroidery really finishes it off. Nice!
Very striking. Pleasing to the eye.
That neutral quilt is a wonderful present for your boyfriend. I liked the way you wrote up your post to double as a tutorial.
How very pretty! I love your quilt!
Great job! It looks wonderful.
Love the quilt.Great job on the personalization too.
Randi
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What a great design! Very inspiring!
LOVE this! great design! and that picture with the light coming in is fantastic
what a graphic quilt-great job.
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very nice!! what a great layout with the black/grey/white squares. you've made a lovely design–would be wonderful in a lot of different color families. i love the quilting–how great that looks with the squares. thanks so much for sharing
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
Oh my goodness…so easy I could even do it with two small kids and a full time job. Thanks for your simple ingenuity!
Very creative and cute! I'm sure your boyfriend treasures this awesome quilt! Thanks for linking up to It's Party Time Thursday #8 @PonyTails&FishScales;!