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lynnie 03-26-2015 02:28 PM
such a beautiful quilt. what a shame, i'm thinking wall quilt.

EmiliasNana 03-27-2015 05:06 AM
This quilt obviously meant a lot to your DGD, so I would ask her opinion on what she wants. The original was beautiful and I think several of the original blocks could be incorporated in that. Be sure and include the story in the label along with the picture. So sorry for her material losses and having to start over again, but as you attest, things can be replaced. So glad they were all right.

susiesparkle 03-27-2015 05:49 AM
Tartan's idea is an excellent one. I suffered an apartment fire several years ago, and I found the best thing to wash clothes or other washables in was baking soda. It is a very gentle cleaner and will also help to remove the smokey smell. Wash on gentle cycle with a soaking period. You may find after the wash that you have more to work with than you think!

susie-susie-susie 03-27-2015 06:28 AM
I think Jan's idea is a very good one. Then you could put any information on the back of the frame. I hope you can get the smell of smoke out. Thank goodness no one was injured in the fire. The destruction caused by fire is so devastating.
Sue

carolynjo 03-27-2015 07:27 AM
I like your idea, Jan!

MargeD 03-27-2015 08:03 AM
I think a wall hanging or pillows from the parts of the quilts that could be saved. A touching story, I am sorry for their loss, but I was touched by the love that your DGD had for the quilt that you made for her. I hope she and her family can begin again after this tragedy and put it behind them.

roserips 03-27-2015 08:17 AM
Just an off the wall suggestion, what about making a big teddy bear so she can have him tell the story of the quilt that survived the fire to become a lovable friend made be a wonderful friend.

pamesue 03-27-2015 09:11 AM
how heartbreaking to have all of your things destroyed in a fire...but they are things and can be replaced. I am glad everyone is okay. Whatever is made from the quilt and I am sure it will be cherished.

madamekelly 03-27-2015 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 7141834)
That is so unbelievable. That it actually survived the fire !! I would do what Tartan mention about securing the quilt and washing it. There is an excellent book that was printed in the mid 90's called Quilt Restoration A Practical Guide by Camille Dalphond Cognac. Excellent reading. She was a very pleasant lady I had met at Quilt Market. She has very clever ideas in her book. I just check and the price for this book is outrageous. This came up in the search and has the option of looking for this book in a library:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...lt_Restoration
Also try www.alibris.com that is where I buy most of my books. Never had a problem with an order, and thier books start at $.99 and shipping can be as little as $2.99.

madamekelly 03-27-2015 06:04 PM
How about a photo of the first quilt to hang (it is a brave little quilt after all) and use the older one for a double sided throw pillow to match the new one, and if there is enough useable left, how about a small purse to carry?


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