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    Old 04-12-2018, 07:48 AM
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    Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana
    Your quilt is wonderful! Such great colors for a guy. It is so rewarding to have someone really like something you have created for him.

    What is the pattern name or did you design it yourself? I have some batiks that would look good in that design and a bunch of jelly rolls that I have been trying to figure out what to do with. I do hope the color blocks start with 2 1/2". Oh well, if they don't, they will when I get through!
    The pattern is called Granny's Insanity and is free on the Moda Bake Shop. It does, indeed, use 2 1/2 strips. I used jelly roll for colored and yardage for neutral.... It's a fun pattern...super easy...
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    Old 04-12-2018, 08:34 AM
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    Beautiful quilt and you sure made him a very, very happy cousin.
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    Old 04-12-2018, 11:05 AM
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    Your quilt is beautiful & such nice colors. Thanks for sharing the picture with us. I keep going back & re-reading your post about how excited & happy he was to receive the quilt. Such an uplifting story!
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    Old 04-12-2018, 11:31 AM
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    Thanks for sharing a great response to your gorgeous quilt! Heartwarming!!!
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    Old 04-12-2018, 03:02 PM
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    It's a great quilt, and a lovely story.
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    Old 04-12-2018, 06:27 PM
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    A gorgeous quilt for a wonderful person.
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    Old 04-12-2018, 11:02 PM
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    Great quilt and a wonderful story!
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    Old 04-13-2018, 12:47 PM
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    Absolute best reaction ever!
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    Old 04-13-2018, 08:51 PM
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    Thank you so much for sharing!!
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    Old 04-13-2018, 09:36 PM
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    Thanks for sharing the joy!
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