I am just learning to machine quilt and I am playing with meandering. Varigated thread would also look pretty. Be sure to post the finished pics!!!!! Rosa

I rarely draw patterns on a quilt so it was done freehand. It's really no different than your single strand "Pothos", which is also easy to do freehand. Now that you've got the feel for how a vine is made, try doing some samples without your paper pattern and see what happens. Then try this: go to the picture of my vines again and take your finger and start following the vine around--I think you'll begin to see how I traveled around to fill the space. I think that what prevents folks from trying freehand designs is that we get locked into the idea that every motif in a design should be exactly the same as every other motif and sometimes that's true, as in a formal feathered wreath, for instance (I do use a drawn pattern for that sort of thing). However, in nature leaves, feathers, flowers, spirals, etc. come in an infinite variety of shapes and sizes even on one plant. The way I see it, this variation is what gives a quilting design interest and character. A machine can replicate an image perfectly over and over, but where's the fun in that? I'm currently adding big, swooping free-form feathering to the wide borders on a client's quilt. I'll try to get some pictures with my computer when I'm done, or will try my scanner if that doesn't work. I've got to get a new camera SOON! Annie

ooh! i think i found one. :) it's listed under boys bedding, so you're covered. also, have you looked at fabrics? if you don't sew, you could surely pick fabrics and have someone make it on etsy if you don't know anybody who can help. :) (lucky for me my MIL is an excellent seamstress) here's another one i found on etsy though i don't care for the style as much, and it's pricey!! http://www.etsy.com/listing/117330070/purple-quilt?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=gray+purple++quilt&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all Here is a link that might be useful: American Kids Purple Ashbury Quilt - playful boys bedding

lazygardens: You are GENIUS! Since I needed Halloween candy anyway, I headed to my local Walmart and grabbed a shirt. The 2XL back piece is quite spacious (28"W X26") and all for $8. Add some dark piping/back and it will be perfect addition to my "winter" look. Thanks.