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Old 09-11-2009, 05:08 AM
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All I can say is thank goodness you saved this! I know when we gift a quilt we have to let it go but when I think about all the time, effort and, yes, love I put into a quilt when I am making it for someone the thought that it would end up in a trash heap, sallies (goodwill), or garage sale never even occurs to me when I am making it. Quite frankly, if it did I probably would never make another gift quilt and just keep them all myself.

Additionally, when I am making a gift quilt for someone the recipient is on my mind through the entire process, from picking a pattern and fabrics to that final stitch made on the label and I constantly think, oh I hope they like this as much as I. Every quilt I make for someone (mostly baby quilts) I think it can become a wallhanging later in life or I fantasize that it will become a family heirloom or a much loved "binkie" that will be worn out due to all the love and use it got.

So sad, but I am glad you spotted it and saved it. I think it is a great quilt.
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