5 Fun Projects to Make for Men (FREE patterns!)

In honor of Father's Day, and men in general, we're showing five FREE projects to make for men: a barbecue apron, patchwork football, sports-themed quilt, cozy cabin wall quilt, and a paper pieced Porsche (it's the perfect size for a mug rug!)  To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" in the title above the quilt.

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 Adjustable Unisex Apron tutorial at the Purl Bee (CLICK for tutorial)

 Patchwork football by Jinny Beyer (CLICK for PDF download)

Lodge Life quilt, 34" square, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download) 

Game Night throw quilt, free pattern by Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Yellow Porsche block, 5” square, free pattern by Cat Magraith for Fandom in Stitches (CLICK for PDF download)

 

For more free patterns, please see our Free Patterns for Father's Day Quilts (CLICK HERE!)

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Ties that Bind : Necktie Quilts!

Whenever we see a quilt made from neckties, we're intrigued! Silk ties make wonderful memory quilts and gifts for men. Here are some examples of what can be achieved with a silk tie collection and some ingenuity.

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Silk Tie Twist, made and quilted by Jude Martin

We love the strong contrasts in this drunkard's path variation, made with silk ties against a bright white backdrop. Winner of a ribbon (3rd place) in the Scrap-Solo category at a 2025 show, Jude Martin says: "Many years ago I started collecting silk ties that I deconstructed and fused to interfacing. They sat in a box and every one in awhile I would pull them out and try making a block or two and decide I didn't like the pattern until I picked up a Sew Kind of Wonderful book and found just the right pattern. 

The design is Contempo Twist by Jenny Pedigo & Helen Robinson at Sew Kind of Wonderful. The pattern is in the book titled One Wonderful Curve: 12 Contemporary Quilts (available on Amazon and other quilt book sources.)  There are lots of fun silk ties to see in this quilt!

Memory of my Brother by Gail Duffy, quilted by Jeanne Marquardt

This wonderful quilt was made by Gail Duffy in memory of her brother, who passed away.  She took his silk ties and made this quilt for his children.  We like the way in which this criss-cross design has points that mimic the original tie shapes.

The design for the above quilt was a pattern called Daisy Craze, in the quilt book titled Around the Bend by Janet Rae Nesbitt.  

If you have a tie collection, you might also be interested in this FREE pattern: Ties That Bind quilt, 72” square, free pattern by Deirdre Bond-Abel for Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)!

Also check out this cute Patchwork Tote bag made from silk ties; you can download the FREE pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download)!

 For more tie quilt inspiration, check out our very first posts: Necktie Quilts for Dad (CLICK HERE) AND All Tied Up: Quilts Made from Neckties (CLICK HERE)! 

 

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Free pattern day! Father's Day quilts

Dads like quilts too ! Here are some free quilting patterns selected for men.  Any of these would make a great gift for a family member or friend!  To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" in the title above the quilt.

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Must Dash (mustache) little lap quilt, 38 x 47”, free pattern by Katy Jones for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Recycled Denim and Plaid quilt, 64 x 72”, free pattern at Fabric Editions (CLICK for PDF download) 

Ties That Bind quilt, 72” square, free pattern by Deirdre Bond-Abel for Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dad's Shirt quilt, 42 x 48", free pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download)

 Crossroad Flannel quilt, 48 x 60", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cobblestone Street quilt, 54 x 69", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics CLICK for PDF download)

Buffalo Check quilt, 66 x 82”, free pattern by Shea Henderson at Empty Bobbin Quilting Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Tie Tips quilt, 40 x 40”, free pattern by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dapper throw quilt, 50 x 61”, free pattern by Briar Hill Designs for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Plaids a Plenty quilt, 56” square, free pattern by Laura Gilvin for Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Construction Zone lap quilt, 66 x 77", free pattern at Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

House Tie quilt block, 5” square, photo by Lacy Law, free paper piecing pattern by Shae Merritt for Fandom in Stitches (CLICK for PDF download)

Always and Forever shirt quilt, ~59 x 64”, free pattern by Elizabeth Cecchettini for McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Cabin Crossing quilt, 74 x 98", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bowtie Bash quilt, 64 x 73”, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Tartan quilt, ~52 x 63", free pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Grandpa's Cupboard quilt, 54 x 72", free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Wrench Set quilt, 57 x 78”, free pattern by Cate Tallman-Evans for Quilt Magazine (CLICK for PDF download)

Red Chevy Truck quilt block, 5” square, free paper piecing pattern by Cat Magraith for Fandom in Stitches (CLICK for PDF download)

Yellow Porsche quilt block, 5” square, free pattern by Cat Magraith for Fandom in Stitches (CLICK for PDF download)

City Lights quilt, 48" square, free pattern at Helen Howes Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Earth Light lap quilt, 48" square, free pattern at Helen Howes Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

California Cubism mini quilt, ~15" square, free pattern by Tara Faughnan for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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American Heroes

Not everyone answers the call to serve our country. It is those rare individuals who are selfless enough to sacrifice so much so we can all enjoy the freedoms we have. We are reminded of their sacrifices on holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Here is a beautiful patriotic quilt by a local Quilts of Valor group. 

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Eagle Wings Quilts of Valor Bee, Sit & Sew Project, 2025

Today's quilt was a project of the Eagle Wings Quilts of Valor Bee group in Tucson, Arizona.  We love the eagles fabric panel and the corner New York Beauty blocks.  The QOV group offered quilters the chance to sit down at a sewing machine and sew a block of this quilt at the 2025 Tucson Quilters Guild show. The blocks are used to create new quilts for military service members and veterans.  

The gorgeous eagle panel is made by Sykel Enterprises, a division of Benartex, in their Thank You Heroes collection. As of this writing, the 36" x 44" panel can still be found at various sites including Amazon and on Etsy (Here and Here.)

A pattern for a different variation is offered by SewyouniquelyyoursUS on Etsy as of this writing:

 

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