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    Old 10-08-2012, 06:03 PM
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    What a beautiful family heirloom to pass on to your children with the story of how it came to be. The hand embroidery is lovely and such treasured gift from her friends. Enjoy this treasure and thank you for sharing.
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    Old 10-08-2012, 06:37 PM
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    What a treasure! It's a lovely story for a truly lovely bed covering. The suggestion that you make a label telling the story is a good one, and it reminds me that I should do the same for the 3 quilts I've inherited from my grandmothers and one of DH's grandmothers. It's too easy for that part of family history to slip away. we know the stories of our inherited quilts, and our children may know them, but THEIR children probably don't.
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    Old 10-08-2012, 07:12 PM
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    Its a beautiful quilt despite the damages. You are so lucky to have it
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    Old 10-08-2012, 11:21 PM
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    You have a wonderful treasure. The history is great. It will be enjoyed for the next few generations.
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    Old 10-09-2012, 06:38 AM
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    How nice!!!! Those ladies knew how to embroidery. A wonderful treasure.
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    Old 10-09-2012, 10:53 AM
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    I would love to see more of the signatures. I grew up down the road about 20 miles. I remember Susie Detenbeck. Many of my family, grandparents, etc. are buried in the Detenbeck cemetery south of Elwood. Great piece of handwork!
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    Old 10-09-2012, 04:09 PM
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    What a treasure you have. I too am glad you learned the story of the bed cover before your Aunt passed away. I so appreciate the time and caring that went in to making this!
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    beautiful hand embroidery, it is a gift to cherish and appreciate
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    Old 10-21-2012, 04:31 PM
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    what a story...what a bed cover
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