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    Old 03-30-2010, 03:09 AM
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    I can't believe she would even consider getting rid of it - especially since a very good friend made it for her...

    but then, that's me...
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    Old 03-30-2010, 04:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by b.zang
    My daughter has a cute little baby quilt made for her by a friend. A lot of work has gone into the making of this quilt; the blocks are hand embroidered with teddy bears and it has a beautiful satin binding on it. But, DD is downsizing to move and this quilt is outgrown and not used anymore (and no more babies!!). It shows wear, as it was loved in its time. DD still spends a lot of time with the maker of the quilt, and doesn't know what to do with the quilt, but can't see keeping it. Any advice for me to pass along? It's too worn for a hospital program or any other place where they expect new quilts. I hate to see it go to a thrift store because quilts there are just too sad! I really don't want it because it would just be another thing to store. Ideas?
    You could make a Teddy Bear or stuffed Rabbit out of it
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    Old 03-30-2010, 05:04 AM
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    Save it for grandchildren. I saved all my son's and his daughter now has them.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 05:12 AM
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    I'm joining all of those who say to keep it--what a treasure for someone down the road who will appreciate the layers of love it has--from its maker, its first owner etc. I'm sure it has lots of stories to tell.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 05:59 AM
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    Make something out of the good parts - a teddy bear, a chair cover, a pillow, etc.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 08:36 AM
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    The sentimental me says "SAVE IT" or "USE IT". The me who is trying to declutter a lifetime of this type of stuff is saying TAKE SOME REALLY GOOD PHOTOS of it, Put them in a scrapbook or frame of Memories, and release it to the cosmos. Someone else may need it now, and you'll still have your memories.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 08:40 AM
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    mM son is 30 and we still fight over who owns they teddy bear he left behind when he went into the air force.
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    My son is 42, and on a recent visit I asked him about his "Pooh Bear"
    that he had loved so much as a child. He said he didn't care, do whatever
    I wanted with it.
    BUT after he left, I found Pooh Bear hidden behind some other stuff I had
    put away and labeled for other family members!!!
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    Old 03-30-2010, 08:44 AM
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    I agree-I'd try to store it. If it's too damaged, can you take blocks or sections and make smaller items? I've seen small sections framed and hung on the wall.
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    I just remembered, a friend of mine has a deep picture frame labeled
    "Memories of Mama" and in it were Mama's 1930s gloves, broach,
    embroidered hanky, funny looking granny glasses, and a picture of her
    wearing these on (presumably) a long ago Easter.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 10:10 AM
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    I also vote to possibly make needed repairs on the quilt, and definitely keep it.
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    Old 03-30-2010, 10:59 AM
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    I have to say that I saved blankies (some home-made) from when my children (now grown with their own babies) were small. One was even from their father's babyhood (so it's now about 64 years old). My kids are not too interested in them, at least not in using them. They like new stuff, and the newer fabrics are indeed softer and more cuddly. It is a dilemma, because eventually storage of these heirlooms becomes a problem, and some descendants are more interested than others.
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