How to Design a Masculine Quilt
Few linens are as comfortable and comforting as a quilt. It's often difficult, however, to find a quilt that suits a man's aesthetic preferences. You can make a quilt more likely to fit with a man's design preferences by choosing more traditionally male-oriented colors, shapes and fabrics without sacrificing the essential qualities of the quilt.
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Use colors that are generally considered to be masculine. Include earthy tones and shades of gray, blue, brown, off-white, and black. You might also use primary red. Think of coordinating your color scheme with the sorts of shade you'd find in office décor or men's formal wear. Avoid pastel shades, pink, or colors you're likely to find in products for young children.
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Choose masculine fabrics for the top layer. Avoid "fluffy" fabrics with a soft, satiny, or velvety texture. Instead, choose more practical fibers and weaves like denim, corduroy or flannel.
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Cut large patches. The quilt is more likely to be identified as "masculine" if it looks less like a typical quilt with small patches. Use large sections of fabric to give it a less busy and intricate look and keep things simpler.
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Design patches in non-traditional shapes. If you're using square patches as your foundation, use them to create geometric designs, especially large, angular ones. Otherwise, piece together large pieces of fabric in patch shapes like long strips or triangles for the top of the quilt.
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