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    Old 07-22-2012, 07:45 PM
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    I went Goodwill shopping several months ago and found a hugh bag of fabric scraps for $1.50. Got it home and found out that it was actually a bag of quilt blocks, enough to make 2 nice sized quilts, mostly hand sewn.

    It made me wonder what became of the person who so lovingly and patiently sewed these tiny little squares together by hand . . . and then didn't finish the quilt. The material from one definitely came from shirts, house dresses, etc.

    The bag got "lost" in my sewing room until this past weekend. I organized the blocks, checked my stash and found enough to make strips and borders to enlarge the quilt and a back. I also had left over batting for the sandwich.

    So here is my quilt with a past. I hope the lady that never got to finish her quilt would like what I did.
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    Old 07-22-2012, 07:55 PM
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    OOOO!! How wonderful of you to finish. It is lovely.
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    Old 07-22-2012, 08:11 PM
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    It's beautiful! I'm sure the person, who put her heart into those blocks, would be very proud of what you've done with them. It's as if you've somehow linked souls, with another quilter.
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    Old 07-22-2012, 08:45 PM
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    If you look closely, you can see the quilt is very happy. Someone cared enough to finish and give it a home. You will be blessed for caring.
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    Old 07-22-2012, 09:07 PM
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    What a wonderful ending to this sweet quilt's story! Good on you!
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    Old 07-23-2012, 12:51 AM
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    So lucky you bought the bag and knew what to do with the blocks!
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    Old 07-23-2012, 02:18 AM
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    what a great goodwill find! you did a great job putting them together.
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    Old 07-23-2012, 02:52 AM
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    It is nice when some one finishes a quilt for another
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    Old 07-23-2012, 03:33 AM
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    How creative of you to take someone's UFO and bring it to life. The quilt looks great.
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    Old 07-23-2012, 03:37 AM
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    that is wonderful - the quilt and the deal!
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