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    Old 11-02-2017, 04:05 PM
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    I still have a couple dozen of the tiny piece quilts my late DH made and have been trying to dispose of them, mainly to charity fundraisers. But it is discouraging knowing they don't bring much in.

    When I moved back to Vermont I reconnected with a fellow quilter that we had both known before, she is alone like me and lives one town away. She was nice enough to give up half her day to take me in for an outpatient procedure at the hospital, when I couldn't drive myself due to anesthesia hangover (hospital rules). Wouldn't take any money, not even for gas.

    So I gave her one of the quilts. I let her pick it out. I had been wanting to give her one anyway as she was a big fan of our quilting and I knew it would be very appreciated. It is a tiny piece Log Cabin but each strip is made of tiny squares.

    Win-win situation and as a bonus we will probably be getting together for Thanksgiving. So nice to have a new (old) friend !
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    Old 11-02-2017, 04:07 PM
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    That is a very sweet story. It put a smile on my face. Thanks so much for sharing.
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    Old 11-02-2017, 04:21 PM
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    Wow! What an amazing quilt! And now you have a good friend, too!
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    Old 11-02-2017, 04:58 PM
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    Beautiful quilt, kind friends, wonderful happenstance and such thoughtfulness on your part, thank you for telling us.
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    Old 11-03-2017, 04:07 AM
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    A generous gift from you to a good friend who will appreciate having known you and your work. Treasures all the way around!
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    Old 11-03-2017, 04:17 AM
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    What a beautiful log cabin quilt! It is great that you have reconnected with with a quilty friend. Shared kindness between friends.
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    Old 11-03-2017, 04:45 AM
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    That is an amazing quilt. Beautiful quilt & lovely story to go with it.
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    Old 11-03-2017, 04:55 AM
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    What a beautiful quilt and beautiful story! I can't even imagine the work that went into creating it. Tiny pieces and it looks like it was all put together by hand sewing it and then hand quilting. What a talented hubby. So glad for you that someone will enjoy it. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 11-03-2017, 05:05 AM
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    Thanks! That made my morning!
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    Old 11-03-2017, 06:15 AM
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    This story warms my heart just like a quilt warms my body. So happy for you!!! And I love the quilt.
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