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    Old 12-30-2011, 12:52 PM
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    Default My latest quilt, DGSs 16th birthday grey quilt

    So my DGS turned 16 at Thanksgiving and I promised him a quilt for his birthday. He painted his room in "grownup" colors this summer in anticipation. Grownup color being Grey. His sister would show him a piece of fabric that he would okay (or not). Then he said he wanted just a "touch" of red. I started collecting for a turning twenty. I could only get 18 plus the red, so one is a repeat. The design is Turning Twenty Again. Since I am somewhat of a novice at quilting, even though I have been sewing for 65 years, I thought this turned out pretty good. Thought you might like to see it, top only.
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    Old 12-30-2011, 01:17 PM
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    I agree. It turned out brilliant. My son would love it who is 16 in a few months and was previously a boy that loved re and has gone the grown up colours of grey with some red touches. You've done well.
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    That is so pretty. I would like one too!!! I love the colors.
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    Old 12-30-2011, 01:38 PM
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    Thanks for the compliments. DDIL wants me to make matching valances with the leftover fabric.
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    I love it! My boys would also love it, beautiful!!
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    Very well done. Nice for a teen but has a sophisticated look. He's growning up grandma.
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    Old 12-30-2011, 01:47 PM
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    Wasn't sure I would like grey as it usually is a sort of drab color, but I really like your quilt. The red really makes it pop.
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    Very nice. Reminds me of a tamed-down red/blk/ and wht one.
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    Very Nice
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    Very pretty.
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