My Yard Sale Find
#21
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Michigan
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It is sad to think he didn't want the quilt his mom made for him but so many younger people do not realize the love and time spent in a quilt made by someone and given to them as a gift. Yep you were lucky to get this one.
#22
I think we may be too hard on this young man. I remember that I once had quilts (baby and bed size) that a grandmother or another relative had made. I didn't quilt back then, and although I loved those quilts, I just used them up and somewhere along the way they disappeared, probably when the batting was coming through all over. I would love to have them now that I appreciate quilting, but I can understand that the young man probably thought that his mom would be around forever to make him more quilts.
#23
I too understand how those we give quilts to don't understandf the love and caring that goes into making one. I hope someday my kids understand the loving quilts that I have and will continue to make for them.
#27
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: So Plymouth, NY
Posts: 2,502
Some people just have no idea. Maybe there should be rescue leagues for unwanted quilts! Think of all the wonderful, loving homes unwanted animals get adopted into.
Obviously, this quilt just took on a new life when you took it home. I'm guessing his Mom would be hurt by him selling it and only for a mere $20, but the fact that you took it home to appreciate it would please her.
Obviously, this quilt just took on a new life when you took it home. I'm guessing his Mom would be hurt by him selling it and only for a mere $20, but the fact that you took it home to appreciate it would please her.
#30
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 10,357
I agree it is a beauty....love the fabrics. I guess no one knows the full story, but a quilt found a loving home, which is the main thing. Who knows where a quilt will end up down the track.....long as it's used and loved is all I wish for any of mine.
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