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Old 07-20-2009, 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Mplsgirl
. . . Met my friend today (nonquilter but gramma of twins) and told her my upcoming grandson's quilts were'nt lying flat. She asked what is that and I told her. She said, "Pam, those quilts will be peed on, pooped on, thrown up on, dragged through the mud, left in a thunderstorm outside, stolen by the dog, stuffed in the refrigerator (true) dragged through spaghetti spilled on the floor, jammed in the car door several times, run over by the stroller, and washed a thousand times and you're worried about them lying FLAT?! Just finish the flipping things. So where do you wanna go to lunch?". . .
What a great friend and how wise!!

Yes kits are a pain, my avitar was one and I am not sure I would do one again. Glad to see you are done with them now - gona post pics?? (and of course pics of the twins when they come?)
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Old 07-20-2009, 03:00 AM
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Boy your friend really put it a way I never thought of and I feel better too. Can't wait to see the babies with there quilts!!!
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Old 07-20-2009, 03:29 AM
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Pam I'm sorry you had a lousy time with those kits but what great advice from your friend! I'm sure the quilts will be beautiful and well-loved!
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Old 07-20-2009, 08:12 AM
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Thanks everyone for your comments. Of course I will post pics of the babies and their quilts!! 2 weeks from tomorrow!! Pam
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I love your friend's advise; it is wonderful!!! I will have to remember that next time I get frustrated.
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