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Grandma's Quilt With a Big Roll Finish!!

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Yay, I finished a quilt! I bought this a charm pack several months ago on a whim.  As I looked at the colors and designs it made me think of my grandma. I decided it was time to make a throw quilt for her.  I had fun finding some fabrics of my own to throw in the mix in order to have enough squares for this disappearing nine-patch pattern.  That black and white polka dot really stands out, but it was actually a part of the pack!  The crazy border fabric was actually a square dancing skirt that grandma gave me to use the fabric.  I thought that it would be fitting to use it for her quilt.  She is always cold and using a blanket.  I decided to back it with a minky fabric since it is heavier and oh, so soft!  It is red, although it looks a bit pink in this picture.  I embroidered a little message in one corner for her.  I also added a tag.  I've been meaning to make my own tags for a long time.  Last week I finally did it and managed to get 4 goods ones out of the