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    Old 04-06-2013, 06:06 AM
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    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Old 04-06-2013, 06:13 AM
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    Beautiful, love it.
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    Old 04-06-2013, 06:15 AM
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    What a special project! It's absolutely lovely.
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    Old 04-06-2013, 06:15 AM
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    What a treasure to display! You did a great job.
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    Old 04-06-2013, 06:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by QUILTNMO
    its beautiful love the sashing fabric goes perfect with the embrodiery!!!
    Thank you! Now to buy a new bed skirt! The one that is on the bed now looks so dark in the photo but is actually much lighter. But I think a white skirt would look nice.
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    Old 04-06-2013, 06:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by grandmajuki
    WOW!! you did a great job!!! I am so proud of you and your job!! Isn't it interesting your blocks look a lot like the blocks I quilted... have to be the same era...Your quilting looks great!!! would love a close up!!! Just beautiful!!!
    judy
    That's because I'm such a copycat! LOL! Judy, thanks so much for your help and encouragement. I love this quilt and it holds so many family memories for us. Now to get a new bed skirt! LOL!
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    Old 04-06-2013, 07:20 AM
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    I love what you have done with the pillow cases. What a great way to infuse some of your heritage into your home.
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    Old 04-06-2013, 07:39 AM
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    A great way to preserve and display your families work. Hopefully one of your children will express an interest in caring for it when you are done.
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    Old 04-06-2013, 10:29 AM
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    I love your pillowcase quilt. I have been buying pretty embroidered pillowcases at thrift stores because I have wanted to make one of these quilts. I have a problem, though, in that these cases are in good condition except that some are somewhat "dingy" -- not white enough. Can anyone tell me what I can use for soaking and getting them the whitest white, without damaging the fabric, embroidery or crochet? Thanks.
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    Old 04-06-2013, 12:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by LeeJay
    I love your pillowcase quilt. I have been buying pretty embroidered pillowcases at thrift stores because I have wanted to make one of these quilts. I have a problem, though, in that these cases are in good condition except that some are somewhat "dingy" -- not white enough. Can anyone tell me what I can use for soaking and getting them the whitest white, without damaging the fabric, embroidery or crochet? Thanks.
    LeeJay
    To be honest, I decided to use regular bleach to whiten mine. Most of my pillowcases were very white but I was worried about two of them. However, after bleaching which did no apparent damage, they were still a bit off colour. When we look at the finished quilt though, they look fine and it's not noticeable at all.
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