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09-08-2012, 02:24 PM

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pinecone

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That is stunning. I collect vintage fabric when I see it at estate sales. Have some bubblegum pink yardage that looks similar to some in the quilt. It is only 36" wide!

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09-08-2012, 02:46 PM

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QUILTNMO

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you did a nice job glad you put it togather!!!!

09-08-2012, 03:21 PM

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nls

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Beautiful quilt!!

09-08-2012, 04:08 PM

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dunster

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What a treasure! All those signatures - something to cherish.

09-08-2012, 04:09 PM

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Grandma Peg

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That is just beautiful and amazing how old it is.

09-08-2012, 04:20 PM

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quiltsRfun

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What a wonderful quilt. You did a great job finishing it. This is a real treasure - a brand new vintage quilt.

09-08-2012, 05:15 PM

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moreland

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

What a wonderful treasure you have finished! The memories associated with the signature blocks will be interesting. Is your friend's mother still alive to tell some of the stories of the people's blocks?

No, my friend is in her mid-80's, but she says she remembers most of the people whose names are on the blocks. I am going to take it to her in Mid-Oct when my bro and I head to New Mexico via Texas.

09-08-2012, 05:34 PM

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quiltinggirl

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OMGosh, this is so beautiful!!

09-08-2012, 05:41 PM

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MaryMo

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I have a similar one passed down from my grandmother dated 1936. She never used it, just had it stashed somewhere. When she died in 1939 (from consumption/tuberculosis?) it went to her oldest daughter (my aunt) who saved it in a cedar chest. (She didn't use quilts.) My aunt gave it to me when she gave me her cedar chest. I treasure it, just not sure what to do with it.

09-09-2012, 04:26 AM

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117becca

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Beautiful! Isn't there something beyond words wonderful when you take something like that and finish it?!! I have done a couple of those for friends of my Mom and they are truly loved. Congratulations!