That is just beautiful. I created a wall hanging for my home and also for my church using this technique.
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Mine
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The one for the church
About the grid, they do sell the 2" fusible grid at most large fabric stores. It is very easy to use. Cutting the squares and learning to place them are the most difficult part. Yours is absolutely beautiful.