Incredible Quilt Collector

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04-08-2011, 06:08 AM

Stummel

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Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, but friend showed me this article about a lady who collected 651 (!!!) red and white quilts. Incredible!

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/20...-all-her-rugs/

04-08-2011, 06:50 AM

tess10

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What a cool thing!! Thanks for posting

04-08-2011, 07:02 AM

amma

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I did not realize that all of the quilts displayed were hers... WOW!!! :D:D:D

04-08-2011, 07:08 AM

Melrose R

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Wow, what a great article and gift to the people of NY City!

04-08-2011, 08:35 AM

wanderingcreek

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Amazing! I wish I could go there to see all these quilts. How wonderful for the people who will be able to see this exhibition.

04-08-2011, 08:37 AM

CarrieAnne

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Wow, I would love to be able to see them too!

04-08-2011, 08:42 AM

Stummel

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I guess I am not sure I understand how big one's house would have to be in order to amass 651 quilts without running out of space or noticing that you have that many! :D