I've been requested to make a quilt using camouflage fabric--any suggestions on what pattern to use?

Answer 1

I'm assuming the requester is a guy. You can put a humorous spin on the camouflage thing by using a new print from Alexander Henry Fabrics (see the first link below). Look closely - the camouflage is made of silhouettes of women in pinup poses. Even if you don't choose this particular fabric, you need to find good quality cotton. The camouflage fabric you can find at most discount fabric stores is made for clothing, not quilting. It is possible to find a decent 100% cotton camouflage fabric, it's just a little more work.

As far as the quilt design, do anything you like. Use the camouflage fabric in the blocks, and then again in the border so it's more visible. A simpler block like Shoofly would be good. For the outdoorsman, try Bear's Paw or a variation. For a military theme, try the Air Force Star, Army Star, or Navy Star (sorry, it looks like she hasn't done a Marine Star yet).You could use the camouflage fabric in a setting square, alternating it with pieced squares, or sew corners onto the setting square like a Snowball block. Alternate the Snowball block with the Churn Dash for the SnowChurn.

If you want to work a little more humor into it, using the Camouflage Girls fabric, try the Delectable Mountains block and use it in the plain half.

Answer 2

Camouflage Quilt Pattern

Answer 3

Much of this decision hinges on your experience level and the recipient's age and tastes.

Since the request was specifically for camo fabric, I would assume the recipient wants to see a lot of it - not cut up into smaller blocks - so I'd pick a pattern that allows you to keep the camo in larger chunks. If you're are a beginning quilter, you could do an easy 4 patch, or something simple but a little snazzier like Scot's Plaid block (http://www.quilterscache.com/S/ScotsPlaidBlock.html). The largest square can be your camo then the rest of the block can be accent colors (I can see black and olive as the smallest squares, maybe a variety of browns, tans, and lighter greens in a small ditsy or mottled pattern as the rectangles). Might be very striking.

If you are a more advanced quilter, maybe a block with a miliary name/theme might be appropriate such as Army Star (http://www.quilterscache.com/A/ArmyStarBlock.html), Brasstown Star (http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BrasstownStarBlock.html) , or July 4th (http://www.quilterscache.com/J/JulyFourthBlock.html).

The site I use frequently for free patterns is www.quilterscache.com and there are TONS of patterns there with excellent instructions and drawings to help you.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Is the camouflage going to all be the same colors or different camouflage colors?

You can do a big block (1)
You can do a hide and seek (2)
Then if you are doing one with different colors of camouflage colors you can try the evening star (3)

hope that helps and good luck :)

Answer 5

Camouflage comes in many different colors and designs. My son is in the military and they wear digi-camo there, which I really don't like the looks of myself. All the camo I have at home is really the dark greens and browns....but you can also get pink and blue camos as well. Maybe asking the receiver what they prefer will be your best bet. Prayers =)

Answer 6

I would recommend using the standard, BDU (battle dress uniform) camoflauge pattern. It is the standard green, black and brown pattern. I think it hides dirt the best and is asthetically pleasing.
Of course I would find out what would best suit the needs or desires of the recipient.
Good Luck and Best wishes.

Answer 7

How many colors of camo can you find at the fabric store? You may want a design that doesn't use too many different fabrics.
Maybe a nine-patch for two colors
http://www.quilterscache.com/N/NinePatchBlock.html

for three colors, Nelson's victory
http://www.quilterscache.com/N/NelsonsVictoryBlock.html
or Sawtooth Star http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SawToothStarBlock.html

Answer 8

Just do a good tie-dye job with bleach on browns, then afterward impart a green tint to the bleached areas with a short soak in green dye.