Maviskw - I must agree with you about long-arm Quilter's - how about when they win ribbons for their quilting but the maker of the quilt top is not even mentioned. The quilt needs piecing, appliqué, etc. plus quilting to win that ribbon. New and experienced Quilter's should become aware of citing all that goes into their quilts - for now and for the future. It's just like making a label for your quilt and adding a label that might say: "Made for Bobby on his 10th birthday by Grandma Jean". Unfortunately I do not have any family quilts labeled like this but I do have other family pieces that my paternal Grandma labeled - with a piece of adhesive tape on the bottom that says over 100"years old - from Gramdna ***". My grandma died in 1974 and I'm not sure which one of my great or great-great grandmas she's refering to and have no clue when she made this miserable label. I am raising my hand to say that yes, I'm a believer in citing as much info as you can. Future Quilter's will be dancing with joy. Oh, and I forgot - I purchased an antique coxcomb appliqués quilt a few months ago. It kmow it came from 1868 because the quilter actually quilted the date into the quilt - but only added her initial. The sellers had no other info.
Thanks so much for letting me vent. Sometimes I really jump on that soapbox - I appreciate your patience.
Sandy in Mooresville, NC