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    Old 06-02-2014, 05:34 AM
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    I just posted these after a request on my Tutorial for hand stitching the Grandmother's flower garden blocks. Then I thought that some people who don't look at the tutorial section might like to see these older quilts. These were the first ones that I did. My MIL already had most of the pieces cut out. So, the fabrics and the colors were of her choosing. But, during her era, these were popular colors. Brings back a lot of old memories. MIL was in her late 80's when she taught me how to put the hexies together. She is gone now. But, I hope to carry on and hand the torch over to the next generation of quilters. If you'd like to see how these are sewn by hand, check out my tutorial.http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...k-t247599.html
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    Old 06-02-2014, 05:42 AM
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    those are lovely quilts
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    Old 06-02-2014, 06:00 AM
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    both are very nice
    lots of work
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    Both are so lovely! The solids really pop and give the design character!
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    So sweet of you to remember your MIL by completing these and enjoying an old passion for many quilters. I have one of these in the works, but hurry to finish it yet....It is my sit and relax project. I Love working on it when we go away and I have time to kill.
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    Beautiful quilts and beautiful memories for you to pass on.
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    Wonderful quilts, and cherished memories for you. Thanks for the tut as well!
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    beautiful quilts. they can be addicting. i'm on my second 3/4" one now.
    so great that you have them and are passing it down.
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    Beautiful quilts.
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    Both are really sweet. Good for your MIL's memory too
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