Grannies Feedsack Quilt

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09-11-2011, 05:51 PM

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ccthomas

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Thanks for sharing. Love the cows.

09-11-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam S

What a treasure! After my Mom died, we found 6 quilts my great-grandmother made (some from the flowered flour sacks) that no one else valued so I've got them and am keeping them all for future generations. No labels on any of them but I am labeling them with what info I can (her name, birth & death dates, location) so when I'm gone someone will know where they came from. Please think about labeling your grandma's quilt so her legacy isn't lost.

Hurrah!

09-11-2011, 08:45 PM

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DonnaB

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What a special way to remember grannie, treasure your gift.

09-11-2011, 08:54 PM

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soniboo

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Wow Rose, How blessed you are to have that old quilt and the back definitely adds to the charm doesn't it? I'm glad you shared this with us, it's beautiful and I loved reading about it and your granny. :D

09-11-2011, 09:04 PM

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heather1949

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Originally Posted by wuv2quilt

GREAT quilt....and a wonderful story behind it :)

09-11-2011, 09:18 PM

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TacoMama

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What a wonderful quilt and wonderful heritage! Thanks for sharing!

09-11-2011, 09:26 PM

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ruthie

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Wonderful story. Wonderful quilt. What a treasure you have. Be sure to label it for future generations.

09-11-2011, 11:41 PM

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Gladys

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What a wonderful story and great picture.

09-12-2011, 07:15 AM

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Rose Cactus

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Originally Posted by MOCKER

HI, LOVED READING ABOUT YOUR GRANNIE AND LOOKING AT HER QUILT. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE IN SOUTH GEORGIA SHE LIVED AND LABORED !!!!!! I AM FROM THE SAME AREA AND HAVE BEEN HERE ALMOST AS LONG AS YOUR GRANNIE !!!!!!! THANKS AM

We lived between 2 little towns, Omega and Lenox. Tifton was the larger town about 15 miles away.