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    Old 07-20-2012, 06:03 AM
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    Isn't it wonderful to hear a story like that. The first quilts I made for my kids are still with them. My daughter is planning to give our 2 year old granddaughter - Zoe - her quilt as an heirloom - it was a full size quilt and the only one that I was able to handquilt before carpal tunnel got the best of me. I wish I had a quilt that my Mother made, but unfortunately, with 7 children the quilts were "worn out". Thanks for sharing that story and for taking the time to see that the quilts were properly washed.
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    Old 07-20-2012, 07:16 AM
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    Great story!! The grandmas would be so happy to know their quilts are loved.
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    Old 07-20-2012, 09:38 AM
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    Awe, that's so sweet!
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    Old 07-20-2012, 09:56 AM
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    I hope the people who get my quilts feel like this....I will truly be immortal...
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    Old 07-20-2012, 11:02 AM
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    Very nice story I enjoyed reading! You are typical of the people that post here, helpful and thoughtful!
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    Old 07-20-2012, 01:37 PM
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    I'm wondering about the shampoo he was planning on using to wash. I wonder if this was his first time to wash?? I'm so glad you were there to come to the rescue :>)
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    Old 07-20-2012, 01:42 PM
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    How nice is that!!!!
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    Old 07-20-2012, 03:54 PM
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    Those quilts had to give a lot of comfort to those long haul truckers. Having a family connection makes the lonely days not quite so lonely. You were so thoughtful in helping with the washing, and because of it you were able to come away with a heart warming story that all of us can appreciate. Thanks to you and to them.
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    Old 07-20-2012, 04:19 PM
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    We never know where a gift of love may eventually end up
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    Old 07-20-2012, 07:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by jeanharville
    I'm wondering about the shampoo he was planning on using to wash. I wonder if this was his first time to wash?? I'm so glad you were there to come to the rescue :>)
    Same thought I had, I could just visualize those washers overflowing if they had used shampoo.
    But I do use a few drops of shampoo for handwash on occassion.
    And so happy they love their quilts!
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