"FATHER'S CHOICE" CHOICES

What’s great about making barn quilts is that there are practically no rules. I do set some myself that I like to adhere to, one being that, I only want to make one that is of an actual quilt block pattern so that it has a name, or names, along with some history behind it. But, when it comes to colors, anything goes. Yet, sometimes, changing the colors of a pattern will also change the name, but not always; or at least that’s what I’ve found out in what little time I’ve been making them.

I especially like the quilt pattern called “Father’s Choice”. I believe it was one of the first, if not the first, barn quilts I ever made.

I like it for a number of reasons. Laying out the design is not really hard but it’s not the easiest either. But, there is something about the design that just appeals to me and other people as well. It’s very easy to recognize no matter what color combinations you use. I like the red, white and blue colors to help represent our country. But, as you can see from one of the pictures, you can use any colors you want.

Plus, when I think of the name “Father’s Choice” I think of how, as a Christian and child of God, I was chosen by God Himself, before I was even born, to be in His family. When I became a born again Christian, I chose to accept the Gospel message of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for my sins, but God chose to accept me, when I cried out to Him in repentance and put my faith and trust in Him, His Son Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit. He knew I would someday give my life to Him and He predestined it that way. Now, Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I am so thankful that He did that for me.

So, in a way, the Father’s Choice quilt pattern holds a special meaning to me and I’m happy to make it for those who also see the beauty in it; even if not always for the same reasons I do. I know I’ll be making this design many more times in the future.

This was one of the first, if not the first one, I ever made.

This is one on a 2 x 2 board I just complete for one of my daughters co-workers.

This is one that was done by Katie Heaford of Kate's Barn Quilts.

And this one was done on a small 12 x 12 board with a flat Red Apple color instead of the usual semi-gloss that I use. Also, I used a different shade of blue. Plus, my adorable grandson Aiden helped in positioning it.

Thanks for looking and may you have a blessed day.

Mark