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Old 07-11-2011, 06:20 PM
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terrific. thanks for doing that.
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Old 07-11-2011, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ArizonaQuilts1
How wonderful that you do this for our soldiers. Thank you. But tell me, did you piece and quilt 8 quilts in a week? DANG!

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ok I have to admit I have been doing these for a while now and have my patterns ready so when they ask I can just pull which ever pattern I want and jump on them.

So this is how last week went. I'm working on a 100" x 100" quilt for one of my brothers in Maine. Got most of the top done, was hoping to get it completed before Aug but when I got the call for the 8 quilts all that gets set aside. That's how I do stuff. Soldiers first, no matter what, then what ever is on my list comes second. Everyone that knows me, understands how it works and is good with it.

Anyway, I spend 1 day, deciding on which patterns and fabrics to use and cutting out all 8 quilts. Then from there it's sew, sew and sew some more until they are all done. I do not machine quilt them, I haven't had time to learn how. I tie all my quilts and then machine bind them. They are not perfect but they are useable and look fairly nice so I'm happy with them. Yep I have throw quilts out that I didn't like or messed up so badly that it was easier to start over then to fix but that's another story. LOL

Thanks to everyone for all the kind words. I really love doing these for them. It's the least I can do when they give so much of themselves.
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Old 07-11-2011, 06:54 PM
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Fabulous!!!!
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Old 07-11-2011, 06:58 PM
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Fantastic quilts! Thank you for honoring those who serve!
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Old 07-11-2011, 07:27 PM
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I'm beyond impressed.
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Old 07-11-2011, 08:06 PM
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How could they not like them! They are wonderful. You are incredibly productive; kudos to you for doing this. Thank you for sharing.
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Old 07-11-2011, 08:13 PM
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They will love them. What a great thing you are doing...reminders of home is what will keep their spirits up.
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Old 07-11-2011, 08:14 PM
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beautiful quilts and thank you for making and sending them
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Old 07-11-2011, 08:33 PM
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What beautiful quilts! You must have sewn 24-7 for that week! You are amazing. Thank you for caring for our soldiers.
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They are beautiful. Good job.
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