AZ Jane

Some of you may know I recently had surgery and am slowly getting back into moving around. I would love to make a quilt for my surgeon. He is from Thailand and by the time I get something together he may not even remember me LOL. BUT when I say Thailand and quilt does anything come to mind?? I've tried googling and can't seem to find anything. I'm thinking a lap size. Or would you just go with what I already know how to do? I have his nurse sonnping to find out his favorite colors in case I can't find some Thai. Thanks Jane

ManiacQuilter2

I would do something smaller like a mug rug for his office. I think of brown/tan and maybe a jungle green batiks. That is what popped in my mind. I gave 2 dozen mug rugs out to my neighbors and everyone just keeps telling me they are using them everyday. I would keep it small and simple after your surgery.

Dina

What a thoughtful idea. I know nothing about Thailand, and have no ideas for you, just wanted to say you are a thoughtful person and I bet he will be thrilled with whatever you do.

Dina

DebraK

Thailand makes me think of batiks. Perhaps a notebook with a beautiful batik cover would be nice.

ube quilting

Here is a site with some very nice fabrics from Thailand. I really like the indigo batik fabric. Thailand is also well known for silk.

I know that South Korea has a tradtion of using things in three's, as in 3 colors, three rows, coloumns, objects, etc. Do some shearches for the history of Thailand.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThaiTextileShop

Hope you are well into your recuperation.
peace

Tink's Mom

Batik fabric would be the way to go...
I like the idea of a few mug rugs...they would be very useful to him. One for his desk at the office...or for each of his offices.

sweetana3

Been to Thailand and have the fabric. Like others have said a batik would be great. Love the idea of a mug rug too. Or a small wallhanging. Go to www.thaifoodandtravel.com and scroll down to the bottom of the home page where it says photo page. Go there and down at the bottom is a category of photos for Thailand fabric.

Many of the other photos may give you inspiration. Lots of snorkling and jungle pictures that you might interpret in your project.

GailG

I agree. What a thoughtful thing for you to do!

alfosa421

Try footling pictures of Thailand. I agree with the others though. Smug rug or small wall hanging would be more appropriate and easier to get done. Continued speedy recovery

vondae

How about a medical related wall hanging for his office or waiting room. I've seen some really cute ones done. Might google that if you are interested. Something to think about.