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Old 08-07-2017, 05:52 PM
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mcdaniel023
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Originally Posted by stookey4 View Post
Fwiw, this quilt pattern is Farmer's Delight. It originated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. You can still find the pattern but it may take a little digging. I was actually blessed with the pattern by the lady who designed it for paper piecing. My daughter was born in the remote mountains of VA so the pattern is priceless to me. There are a few quilts from the 1880's with this pattern. It's a rare pattern so your quilt is even more of a treasure!
Thank you so much, stookey4. I love having this information. I am going to do some research and have the quilt appraised. This quilt deserves to have it's story preserved.
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