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I received this from my Mom yesterday. There are no words to describe how I felt when I opened the Box. Mom also sent the story behind it: Her Granny had pieced tog the squares but she doesn't know when. Granny passed away before Mom's 10th birthday in 1949. The top was tucked away in my Grandma's ceader chest for a few years then she had the lady across the street put on the backing and quilt/tie it. Mom was in her teens at that time.
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SWEET!! I, too, am a recipient of a quilt my great great grandmother made. It does grab you in the heart, doesn't it?!?!
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Me and your quilt are about the same age! The quilt is in much better shape than ME! Love it and treasure it. Thanks for showing us.
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What a wonderful story!! What a great keepsake!! You are so lucky to have something from your Great-Grandmother.
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I would love to use it but it is very fragile. A few of the squares are coming apart. It was all handstitched. I plan on putting it my ceader chest. Any suggestions for better keeping?
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Touching hands across time, such a special thrill.
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What a gift! Don't you just love the old fabrics. To have someting that a family member made is precious. I'm working now on some blocks that my grandmother made. They are from the 30's or earlier.
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What a treasure to own!!!
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What a wonderful keepsake.
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You are so lucky to have such a wonderful heirloom :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by gmasandee
I would love to use it but it is very fragile. A few of the squares are coming apart. It was all handstitched. I plan on putting it my ceader chest. Any suggestions for better keeping?
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lots of pretty colors in that 9patch, and lots of love too!
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I am so happy for you!! There is simply nothing like an old quilt, even better when it was made by a family member :)
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What a special treat!
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What a treasure you have!
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A beautiful keepsake.
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Looking at the fabrics made me miss my grandmother.....and have a little cry, too. Thanks so much for the picture. If you have the wall space, I'd look into ways to stabilize it, maybe at a quilt museum site, and hang it. I wonder if you could also display it by having a large shadowbox with plexiglass to protect it. If you kept it out of the sun and refolded it periodically you'd be able to enjoy it everyday.
It's a wonderful gift. I'm very happy for you....... |
Oh what a treasure!
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What a wonderful treasure!! :D :D
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I had my vintage quilts displayed on a wooden quilt rack in my bedroom. That way I could see them every day.
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Thankyou everyone. I will be displaying my great granny's quilt. I have realized I can not put it away. I want to enjoy it everyday. Thankyou for your comments and tips.
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something to treasure...
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WOW - this is a beautiful quilt!! :)
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How beautiful! I love the colors!
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These are beautiful and how lucky you are to have them!!
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Isn't it wonderful to have something made by your ancestors? I have a collection of 7 generations of quilts, from my great-great-grandmother to my granddaughters. It is my most prized possession.
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Beautiful quilt! :)
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Gorgeous old quilt! And in great condition, which is really rare! A real treasure for your family.
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What a treasure..you are so lucky to receive this.
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Really nice! I have some of those same fabrics in a quilt my grandmother had! I have the quilt now. It was put together by my grandmother's sister. I cherish it very much, and did not know my grandmother had it until she passed away and we were cleaning out her house. Everytime I see it, it reminds me of her. I never met her sister, her sister died before I was born. But I have neice who will inherit the quilt from me.
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What a wonderful gift you received from your Mom. I am so happy that you have something from your Grandmother that you can treasure always.
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I might suggest that you roll it, not fold it, and perhaps you would want it out on display
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What an incredible treasure! Just imagine the fabrics and where they came from ... maybe even old clothing that was used for quilts. I can only imagine the wonderful stories that come along with that beautiful quilt. I know you will cherish it!
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now THERE is a quilt that really represents a bygone era, a simple 9 patch--that is a really nice piece! how fortunate to have that for a keepsake...lucky YOU
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Great quilt and what a wonderful story.
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Beautiful! I love it and what a treasure to have!!
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Oh, so wonderful that you now have the quilt to cherish. I have quilts from both my grandmothers. One is a seven sisters pattern in red and white and the other a tied quilt similar to yours.
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i would wrap it in acid free tissue paper and put it in a box
put tissue paper rolls where you fold it to prevent creases re fold it a couple times a year |
what a memory! and history behind it
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Awesome! And it looks like it is in absolutely wonderful condition. Glad you received it.
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