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ScubaK 11-30-2008 08:11 PM

You need to make a label for when you "discovered them" and the relationship to your family....
How precious....and how lucky you are.
K

pocoellie 11-30-2008 08:34 PM

beautiful

Quilt4u 12-01-2008 03:03 AM

Wow!!!!! THey are Beautiful.

tlrnhi 12-01-2008 03:21 AM

WOW!! Lucky you!
I had to think a min when you said your grandmother was born in 1922. My mom was born in 1925! WOW! Either you are young or I am old! lol

Bevanger 12-01-2008 05:46 AM

Lucky you :P

Mama 12-01-2008 07:53 AM

Congratulations! They are beautiful!
As far as caring for them when they get dusty, etc. I was taught to drape them on a clothes line in the shade, or find a patch of grass where animals aren't likely to roam and lay them out for about 30 minutes or so. The chlorophyll in the grass is a natural freshener. Also, you could put them in your dryer on air dry and delicate, use a small piece of a softener sheet if you're so inclined.
I did notice the fold lines in the photos - you'll want to refold them every month in a new fold pattern - quilts often fray and deteriorate along the fold lines if left for a long time, the folds have the most stress on the fiber and will break along those lines.

Congratulations! Enjoy!

Lisa 12-01-2008 08:02 AM

Those are fabulous! Looks like Christmas came early for you this year! They also look like they are still in great shape.

Quilting Aggi 12-01-2008 08:05 AM

ooh what gold you received!!!! they are gorgeous!

sewsewquilter 12-01-2008 09:09 AM

That is exciting! They are beautiful quilts.

ania755 12-01-2008 09:44 AM

lucky lucky lucky you...... :D They are just great !!!


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