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Old 02-05-2011, 07:28 PM
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I have one of those, too! My grandmother made it in the 70's, in an around the world pattern. I weighs about 20 lbs! It's just the top, I think it would be way too heavy to finish and quilt-we use it when we go to the beach.
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:43 PM
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How lovely! Square it up and finish it off! My MIL has one made from poly that her mother made...it is very heavy .... no batting ... poly back and is tied with yarn....and still looks new and I know for a fact it has been used and washed a ton!
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Old 02-05-2011, 08:42 PM
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LOL. At least poly has a use for something...Warmth! And it stands up to numerous washings......:)
Does anyone else remember the polyester pans suits? <bg>

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Originally Posted by Cindy2sew
LOL. At least poly has a use for something...Warmth! And it stands up to numerous washings......:)
Does anyone else remember the polyester pans suits? <bg>

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LOL. I meant pants!
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Old 02-05-2011, 08:47 PM
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Yes, even the men wore them!
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Old 02-05-2011, 08:48 PM
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She did such a beautiful job. It will wear like iron !! I say square it up. And tie it. Lovely !! Would of been nice to be under this cold winter :)
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Old 02-05-2011, 08:50 PM
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The two young men that were users in my wedding wore baby blue leisure suits.
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Old 02-05-2011, 08:53 PM
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I think it is a beautiful quilt with lovely, bright colors. I would finish it and treasure it. Who knows poly may come back into style with the prices of cotton! I have one DGD who loves poly: she is 25 and has loved it since she was young especially bell bottoms!
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I would square it up and finish it :D:D:D
What a GREAT treasure!!
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Great colors!
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