Brent Myers, decor8 reader from Minneapolis, sent in a photo to share with all of us. Inspired by a quilting post from Christine earlier this week, Brent decided it was time to showcase his stylish quilt since so many of us have quilting on the brain. I've added some notes from Brent below along with a photo of his ahhh-inspiring block quilt. Tres chic, Brent!

"I've been trying for like, three years, to find a quilt or bedspread made of pinstripe fabric or fabric from men's suits. I couldn't find what I wanted, so I spent $100 on a sewing machine, $60 on fabric at a discount fabric store here in Minneapolis, and the rest is history. It's made from men's wool suiting fabrics, and is backed with a gray cotton so it wouldn't be itchy, even though wool doesn't bother me, I had to think of guests."

"I'm really proud of it. And it is beyond perfect. It reminded me of your modern quilt post. I need to get out of Minneapolis and meet these cool people on the east coast since all of my friends think I am crazy..."

Next Project.....

"I am trying to figure out a way to make a quilted pillow sham out of ties to use as an accent."

I hope this inspires you to pull out your DIY projects currently collecting dust in the back of your closet! C'mon - get those singers on the table and start crankin' out some goodies for your space, like Brent did. I think he did an excellent job. What are your thoughts?

(photograph taken by Brent Myers)