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Old 11-30-2010, 10:23 AM
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katyquilter
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Originally Posted by Candace
I want it so throughly used there's nothing left but shreds. I found out years ago a baby quilt I made for a friend's child became his security blanket and he drug it around after him until kindergarten. It was worn and had holes. My friend asked me embarrassed if there was any way to save it and was worried I'd be upset. I told him of course we could patch it up and I was thrilled something I made was soooo loved and cherished by his son. I'd love that to happen to all my quilts!
I have several I have kept from my children's childhood days which are in shreds, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Every time I see the worn quilts, I think of all the fun they kids had dragging them everywhere. What memories I have of my worn quilts!!
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