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    Old 09-01-2012, 05:57 PM
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    Pattern: Warm Wishes. I made it square (44" square) by making it 7 blocks X 7 blocks instead of the 7X9 it called for. That just seemed to big for what I wanted. Borders weren't called for, but added them.

    Backing: Fleece from Wal-mart.

    Binding: storebought satin blanket binding

    There's no batting in it. My grandsons call these "cozy" quilts.

    I'm taking it to a baby shower and hope there's not just a bit of silence when it's opened! Certainly not pastel or pink! I just know my grandsons at 4 and 5 still use the bolder larger quilts they were given and not the smaller or "cuter" ones.

    The butterfly fabric was from a sale shelf on a shop hop. The others were all walmart. The green bled terribly. I hope I got it all out, but soaked it in hot water 4 times - rinsing each time until it ran clear. Then added vinegar in the last soaking. I'll give a box of Color Catchers with it.
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    Old 09-01-2012, 06:05 PM
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    Love it!!!!
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    Old 09-01-2012, 06:09 PM
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    I think everyone will love it!!
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    Old 09-01-2012, 06:12 PM
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    I like it a lot & I'm sure they will love it!
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    Old 09-01-2012, 06:14 PM
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    Babies love bright and bold! It's us who like the softer, sweeter colors - probably because we think of babies as soft and sweet.
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    Old 09-01-2012, 06:22 PM
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    I think the mother and her little girl will love it.
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    Old 09-01-2012, 06:25 PM
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    Who wouldn't love such a beautiful quilt....a crazy person, maybe. I never had a problem with greens bleeding before. I'll have to watch for that. Love the quilt and the pattern.
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    Old 09-01-2012, 06:52 PM
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    Very nice and bright!!
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    Old 09-01-2012, 06:55 PM
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    pretty fabric....
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    Old 09-01-2012, 07:10 PM
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    It's beautiful!!! I'd have loved something like that, when my DD was born!

    Am thinking that'd be perfect for my 9.5 yo DGD, as well! Just may have to copy your idea!
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