what to do with "well loved" quilts
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I love watching the conversations on this board. There are too many to keep up with. But everyone is so friendly and helpful. I just wanted to say thank you.
Now, I have a quilt top that DH grandmother made 30 years ago, then after a fire 17 yrs ago and bad washing decisions, an amish friend quilted it.
Now the fabric is falling apart. Because of who made it and the history of it, I hate to just throw it out. What would you do with it?
My kids don't really want it, and DH said whatever I decide is ok.
Now, I have a quilt top that DH grandmother made 30 years ago, then after a fire 17 yrs ago and bad washing decisions, an amish friend quilted it.
Now the fabric is falling apart. Because of who made it and the history of it, I hate to just throw it out. What would you do with it?
My kids don't really want it, and DH said whatever I decide is ok.
#3
My niece has one like that, it was my sisters growing up and now her daughther has it, its in rough shape, so its keep on the back of a chair as decoration in her daughters room which would be my sisters granddaughter. Nice room decor.
#5
I have one that grandma called her "Everyday quilt". It was on their bed everyday of the year which meant that it got washed at least 24 times a year maybe more even though she used it as a bedspread unless company was coming. It's the same way with just bits of the original blocks around the quilted edge. I wouldn't part with it for anything. I put it on the back of a chair, or folded on top of a blanket chest. I also threaten with bodily harm anyone that might think to use it.
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I had to put mine away that were old and frail. If I left them out DH would use them. He just couldn't understand why I didn't want them used as he sat with his toes poking thru the hole in the quilt.
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My Aunt gave my mother a very old and very loved quilt. She didn't know what do do with it. I suggested a jacket. There was enough to make 2 jackets, so I got 1 of them. It is my favorite jacket. I get compliments every time I wear it. It was quilted onto a sweatshirt, very warm. Mom didn't wear hers, so I got it. It is like having my aunts arms around me every time I wear it. She is very special to me.
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