it's approximately 45" square. i had originally planned to back it with a specific piece of different cotton fabric. it wasn't wide enough and i didn't feel like piecing it. i've had the fleece around for a while. i didn't have to piece the back and i freed up the drawer the fleece was in. (i love a two-fer. :lol: )
the squares in the 9-patches finished to 1" squares. (well ... most of them are square and most of them are 1".) i don't think a fleece back takes anything away from a quilt - especially if it's intended for a child. the fleece makes it more huggable and more durable.
i'm only one hour from savannah. (most people who live here get there faster but i drive the speed limit. :lol: ) i always jump at the chance to meet other local quilters. the only reason i haven't joined our guild here in town is that i forget to go to the meetings. no kidding. every month, right on schedule, i remember the morning after. :roll: :lol: