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    Old 01-05-2011, 11:44 PM
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    I had several 2 1/4" squares, but not enought to do much with so, I put them with the neutral squares-which were leftovers from a larger quilt. I had miscounted the number of strips I needed--duh!
    I was going to make it a small quilt-crib quilt size, but decided to set in on point and add the outer border. The batting used was a fluffy poly batting my DD gave me (what she was going to use it for I don't know). The backing is a flannel flat sheet I bought still in the package for $1 at a garage sale. This is a comfy quilt, just perfect size to snuggle on the sofa with. I've already tried it out LOL!

    The quilt
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    A close up
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]154394[/ATTACH]

    With the backing
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]154395[/ATTACH]
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    Old 01-05-2011, 11:46 PM
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    you did a great job.. Way to go using your leftovers.. :thumbup:
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    Old 01-05-2011, 11:49 PM
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    Love it! Great use of left overs.
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    Old 01-05-2011, 11:49 PM
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    It's WONDERFUL!! :thumbup: I just love the way it turned out & to top it off, you were able to use your leftover's. Nice work.
    :D :D :D :D
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    Old 01-05-2011, 11:50 PM
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    Very nice
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    Old 01-05-2011, 11:58 PM
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    Very nice, looks comfy too, way to go!
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    Old 01-06-2011, 12:06 AM
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    Very nice - your points are perfect. Well done.
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    Old 01-06-2011, 05:12 AM
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    Love it.. Great way to use leftovers!!
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    Old 01-06-2011, 05:15 AM
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    I love it. I just don't see how you all have the patience to work with such small pieces. I'm gonna have to force myself to try it.
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    Old 01-06-2011, 05:19 AM
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    you did a wonderful job with left overs....very pretty
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