Lost Quilt Found!
 

A little more than a year ago, I posted photos here of a quilt top comprised of state flower blocks which were embroidered God only knows how long ago (probably 30-40 years ago). I had sent it to my cousin in Oklahoma (who had a quilt shop). She was going to quilt it for me. However, she became very ill and passed away December 17. No one knew where my quilt top was -- my cousin became quite a "hoarder" and the quilt top was well hidden. I sadly had almost accepted that the quilt top was permanently lost. This is the top for which I had made a matching bed skirt, and pinch-pleated drapes, with a pinch-pleated valance for a complete re-do of one of the bedrooms in our house. Losing the top was a real blow!

Well, I spoke with my son's cousin (who is handling wrap-up of my cousin's estate) tonight and she tells me she's found the quilt-top (and the backing I had also sent) and is returning it to me! I am really Happy that the lost is found! And, yes, I was shouting with joy! Woo Hoo!

Wow, how lucky that it didn't end up in the bottom of a bag they sent to Goodwill. You did so much work for that bedroom, so glad you got it back! You'll have a gorgeous bedroom.

wonderful news!

glad for the happy news

That's great news! Very happy for you.

That is great news. Glad to hear.

How lucky for you. Great news.

It pays to speak up, especially in situations like this. It could have easily ended up so differently. I am glad you got your quilt top and backing returned to you.

Only a quilter would realize the value in the quilt. So very happy it was found and returned to you.