Thread: The Grandmother's Brooch
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Old 01-23-2014, 04:52 AM
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jitkaau
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Originally Posted by omacookie
A young person today does not know what a brooch is ! It is now referred to as a pin. My 44 year old asked me befre Christmas what a brooch was I do love your quilt.
We call them brooches in our neck of the woods. A pin is usually used in sewing. Interesting how language evolves.
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