Pinwheels for Pop

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This finish is for my Grandfather.  We are celebrating his 90th birthday this weekend, and this is my contribution.


My grandfather is a remarkable individual.  A WWII veteran and POW, and farmer and entrepreneur.  He made, and lost, several fortunes over his lifetime.  He was all too often a man ahead of his time, thinking great big picture before his contemporaries were ready.  My grandmother died when I was only 10, and I can't say he was the most involved of grandfathers after that, but I still admire many things about him and love him very much.  He's actually become much more involved recently.  He dotes on his great-grandchildren, and gets the biggest kick out of Isadora running up to give him hugs.  



This is made from a kit from the Fat Quarter Shop, that I've had for quite some time.  When he saw the quilt I made for Grandma and Grandpa asked where his was, this was the obvious choice.  I love the regal, masculine colors.  I backed it in a flannel, as lately he is always cold.  Hopefully he will be around to enjoy it for a while longer.



Comments

  1. SnowcatcherApril 19, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    I'm sure he will love it. (And it should keep him warm, too!) What a wonderful tribute!

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  2. Jeni B QuiltsApril 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Wonderful quilt! He will love it because you made it for him...

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  3. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Congratulations on gorgeous finish!
    Esther

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  4. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    it's a wonderful quilt

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