So excited, but what next?
07-07-2013, 10:46 AM
#11
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Its obvious you have a real love and appreciation for quilts, so I hope you end up with it. So many people, think well its old so I'll hang on to it, and stuff it in a closet or basement or the attic where it will deteriorate even further. Quilts, especially the old ones need lots of TLC. Please let us know what happens to the quilt, and would love to see pictures!
07-07-2013, 02:29 PM
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I know that it would be awkward to ask about this quilt's future but I do feel it is important question and one that hopefully your aunt will appreciate. Just simply ask her if you may make a label or a written history to go with the quilt. And while discussing this, mention that you would hate to see it leave the family. See her reaction and maybe go from there. Simply tell her that you would like to add a note to go with the quilt so that when she passes, her children remember to contact you if they don't want the quilt. I am only beginning to enjoy and appreciate quilting but I have always appreciated family heirlooms and am honored when one of my children, cousins, or my nephew as that I insure something is kept in the family. It tells me that they also appreciate their heritage. Hopefully, your aunt and her daughter will feel the same way.
07-07-2013, 04:09 PM
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Tell her you would "cherish" this quilt if it were to ever come into your possession one day. She'll be able to see it on your face anyway, I'm sure. I wish you a blessed day when you meet this treasure. 
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
07-07-2013, 05:29 PM
#14
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I finished a quilt that my MIL started. It was one of 8 quilts she made for each of her 8 kids. I typed the story and printed it on Printed Treasures and then sewed it to the back of the quilt. I felt that if I just wrote down the story that eventually they story and the quilt would be seperated. By sewing the story to the back, it will always be together.
07-07-2013, 07:29 PM
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If you can, why not take an old tape recorder or if you have the new phones or camera that take movies, (if you can get them off the phone somehow, I can't) take the movie so you have your aunt and the quilt together. Then you can type up the info. Good luck.
07-07-2013, 07:37 PM
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Ditto to MaryMo's comment. Everything "anyone" know about the quilt should be labeled. I would display it proudly with every wear and tear spot, centrally located. it's about character and history and that is the beauty of it. I totally understand your excitement! Best regards on seeing the quilt.
07-08-2013, 02:41 AM
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Even if you do not end up with the quilt, maybe if you take pictures you could make a reproduction of the original quilt to pass thru your family with a story about the original. You could also include your story of discussing with your mother
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