Pictures of 54 yr old qujilt hand done by my grandmother.

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06-01-2009, 12:40 PM

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littlehud

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What an awesome quilt. I can't even begin to think of working with satin. She did wonderful work. That is truly a heirloom.

06-01-2009, 01:31 PM

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Ninnie

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Very beautiful!

06-01-2009, 01:36 PM

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sewjoyce

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Wow - that's fantastic!! I can't imagine trying to do that by hand OR machine without it slipping everywhere!!

OK, which one of you is going to be the first to take the challenge to quilt on satin???? :roll: :roll:

06-03-2009, 07:49 AM

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motomom

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Such a treasure. Thanks so much for posting pictures of this lovely quilt.

06-03-2009, 07:50 AM

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Quilt4u

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Just Beautiful.

06-03-2009, 08:11 AM

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CajunQuilter2

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thank you all for such lovely comments about the quilt. I promise to cherish it always and when it is passed down I will make sure it is properly taken care of.

06-03-2009, 08:30 AM

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chattykathe

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Oh this is a Keeper, What a wonderful addtion to the family keep sake.
To be able to say your great grandmother handled this piece and put may hours of love into it.