The second quilt top that I ever put together was a Christmas gift for my grandmother. I had found the iris fabric in my local quilt shop, and knowing that they were her favorite flower, knew I had to make her a quilt.
I had had grand plans with all sorts of other, coordinating fabrics, but they were all much too busy. Instead I went with simple and serene and set the irises against white (my grandmother's favorite color).
![Day 6](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/4038755512_1e8037bdc7.jpg)
The back was a beautiful "dog hair" pattern in purple, bordered in white.
![Day 6](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4038755748_c3a153bff1.jpg)
This was the very first thing I ever quilted, and it shows.
![Day 6](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4038008153_5727745e21.jpg)
But it was made with love, which is what really matters. Finished in 2003, my Grandma still keeps it on her chair and occasionally even uses it.
![Day 6](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4038755970_eb0791f27f.jpg)
You give someone a huge, warm and comfy hug every time they use a quilt that you made for them. I think the hug you gave your grandma is beautiful.
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