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Old 04-28-2011, 05:04 PM
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She looks very determined
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Originally Posted by chairjogger
The picture was a purchased in Berea Kentucky. Every fall my mom and Grandmother made the trip: to see the mountains and changing leaves and visit the artists college there.

I don't know the woman's name. That would be nice, I think it is just a picture of an Appalachian woman quilter.

purchased in the 1980's.
While you don't know who she is ... you should come up with a name for her! Kind of like she's your guiding light or Angel! ")
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Tears came to my eyes.
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Old 04-28-2011, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by chairjogger
The picture was a purchased in Berea Kentucky. Every fall my mom and Grandmother made the trip: to see the mountains and changing leaves and visit the artists college there.

I don't know the woman's name. That would be nice, I think it is just a picture of an Appalachian woman quilter.

purchased in the 1980's.
While you don't know who she is ... you should come up with a name for her! Kind of like she's your guiding light or Angel! ")
yes, I like that idea very much ! Thank you !
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Originally Posted by 4EVERquilt
Tears came to my eyes.
She is so weathered.. and check out her little hunch, humped back.. we all feel like that after a long quilting session.

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Such a treasure and thank you for showing us :-D
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Old 04-28-2011, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by chairjogger
While you don't know who she is ... you should come up with a name for her! Kind of like she's your guiding light or Angel! ")
yes, I like that idea very much ! Thank you ![/quote]

Find some quirky name, that seems to "fit" her character.
Beatrice? Gladys? ... oh you could have SO much fun with this!!
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by chairjogger
While you don't know who she is ... you should come up with a name for her! Kind of like she's your guiding light or Angel! ")
yes, I like that idea very much ! Thank you !
Find some quirky name, that seems to "fit" her character.
Beatrice? Gladys? ... oh you could have SO much fun with this!![/quote]
I'm going to research some old Kentucky Appalachia names. She is worn, lived hard and still has joy.. look at her stitches !!
Thanks !
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Even her clothing looks quilted!
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I love it too!!
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