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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:09 PM
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    This thing is roughly 115 x 125 or more. I fits a queen and I can even fold the top over to cover the pillows. My quilter does such beautiful work. I do believe she could take a burlap sack and make it beautiful. The 9 patch's were rescued from 'trash' that was about to be thrown away when someone was cleaning out a vacant home. My office manager (aka - daughter) went to do the inspection and found these little jewels poking their little heads out of the trash bag. When she pulled out one she immediately saw over 100. I do believe they were the ugliest fabrics I have ever seen but having been raised to use everything I hand washed, dried and pressed each one. Then as I was trying to figure out what to do with them- nothing matched anything, I said what the heck. Add some colorful borders and this is what I got. It is really bright. Now what kind of backing would go with this? While at the local Walmart, the clerk laid a whole bolt (20 yards) on the clearance table and priced it at $1 per yard. It was so bright and fun I had to have it. So that is my story of my little ugly duckling. What started out as not so pretty has grown into a "happy" quilt. Either side that I look at makes me smile.

    115 x 125 or more
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    No 2 blocks exactly alike
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    Meandering quilting by the best LAQ.
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    $1 per yard from Walmart - super nice quality
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    Free Union Quilting by Evelyn Boyd in Meadows of Dan , VA.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:11 PM
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    beautiful quilt.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:11 PM
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    makes me smile too!
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:12 PM
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    I like it! So colorful and happy looking.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:12 PM
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    Great story and Quilt :)
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:14 PM
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    Everything about this quilt I love! Great Save!!
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:14 PM
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    Beautiful, love the colors, they make you happy!
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:16 PM
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    I don't think the fabrics are that ugly, but the borders you added are really lovely, and it's a beautiful quilt! Great save! I hate to see thinks like that wasted! Nice work! :thumbup:
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:17 PM
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    So pretty, and a lot of fine work.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 06:18 PM
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    :thumbup:

    It is BEAUTIFUL! nice save
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