I actually have EQ6 but haven't had the time to use it. Looks like I need to make some time so the sample pictures from the suggestions and EQ will give me a better feedback of what she is looking for.

Margo--Love your quilt and when I checked out the links on Shakespeare in the Park and I must say I am almost convinced I must speed along with my current projects so that I can tackle something similar.

Love the quilts ladies.

Violet the Bear Paw pattern is great for two colours, I am about to start making one in purples and white for my granddaughter, have made one in EQ7 for you to see, you could make them all the same all alternate like in the photo.

My Daughter and I are doing this one in her colors http://www.friendfolks.com/store-detail.php?ID=277 purple and green.

I made this one in pink, black & green for my granddaughter, Amber. It was from a pattern in a Fon's & Porter Love of Quilting Magazine, Nov/Dec 2008. I did it with machine applique and because the pattern was larger, it went together very quickly. I used Minkee as the backing to make it even more huggable.

If you want to make a simple, but sophisticated quilt, check this out---> http://lizzyhouse.typepad.com/cherry_house_quilts/2011/01/a-cherry-house-quilts-quilt-along.html

Here’s one of my favorites already finished:

Color of the Ocean Quilt-Backing by TerriA W, on Flickr

I like how you can choose a favorite print fabric that you don't want to cut up for the backing. In your case, you could choose to feature a beautiful pink and black print.

Can't tell you ladies how much I appreciate the suggestions. Glad to know I am not the only one with a teen and fun color requests.

jasheeler wrote:
Here's a link to the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dare-Square-Quilting-Block-Block/dp/0307462366

I have a book called Dare to be Square by Boo Davis that is great for non-traditional quilts for teens and others.

WOW! Debbie, I LUV that lay-out, and the colors!

Nancy, that Greek key border adds a lot to a basic log cabin!

Margo wrote: I remember seeing a photo of your niece's quilt. It is beautiful.

My nephew's request was for LIME green and black. I started collecting fat quarters here and there, but couldn't bring myself to use just lime greens. I didn't want to put a lot of work into a quilt that he would get tired of quickly, so my collection includes a variety of greens along with blacks and grays. Now I need to decide on a pattern. Originally I just wanted to do quick and easy, but I really like more interesting patterns. I love stars, so naturally I like the Shakespeare pattern. (I ordered Judy's book after I read your post. )

Here's another pattern I just saw recently from Primitive Gatherings:

http://www.primitivegatherings.us/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=9587

Now I'm just trying to decide if I want to press forward full steam ahead to get the quilt done for my nephew's birthday at the end of July or procrastinate longer and make it for his college graduation in two years!

wow - nancy - fantastic
this is really fab

Wow, Margo, those quilts are beautiful! I wish I was related to you.....

Most log cabin quilts are, by nature, suited to two-color quilts. And I've become a big fand of Judy Martin's designs, so would recommend her Log Cabin book, as pointed to by Margo. I'm also working on a blue and white shoo fly quilt at home, and that is another pattern that is a two-color pattern. Of course, this is one of the first quilts that I started so it's questionable if/when I will ever finish that one.

I'll look through my books when I get home to see what other patterns look good. I know I have a book specifically on two-color quilts so that should be useful.

Nancy

PS If I get the picture instructions right, here's a picture of my Judy Martin Summer River quilt. I've just begun quilting it so hope to have it finished sometime this year. Sorry that the picture is sideways!

Sometime requested colors can be a challenge and force us to work outside of our comfort zone! The Shakespeare in The Park quilt was made for my nephew's HS graduation who requested black and khaki! This was as close as I could make myself go there!!

His sister requested sky blue, hot pink and lime green for hers!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

When I gave it to her I had to laugh because it was an exact match to her tee shirt!