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damaquilts 04-08-2011 04:35 AM

That's wonderful . I really like the way the four patch was done. I am sure there is another name for that block but I have no clue.

mollymct 04-08-2011 05:08 AM

What a wonderful thing to have!! Love those blocks. Enjoy!

sandpat 04-08-2011 05:47 AM

Lucky you!

debcavan 04-08-2011 05:56 AM

Wonderful. Do you know specific patches that belonged to specific people. I was lucky enough to meet a lady who knew the family of the my husband's grandmother. She made a quilt for each grandchild before she died. She gave them to the Mothers to give to the grandchildren when they were married. My friend was able to tell me that some of the patches were dresses from Aunt Martha's clothes and Aunt Helen's and the occasion the dress was made for. I was extremely lucky.

dpparris 04-08-2011 05:57 AM

Beautiful. What a treasure

SueSew 04-08-2011 05:57 AM

Oh the fabrics - and the color combinations! It takes me back to my youth! You've got a treasure for sure! :) :-) :-)

kapatt 04-08-2011 06:06 AM

That is wonderful! That is a nice inheritance! :thumbup:

janiesews 04-08-2011 06:16 AM

Nice to have a family treasure.

TootieAnn 04-08-2011 06:17 AM

That's beautiful! What a treasure!

jenny Line 04-08-2011 06:39 AM

Beautiful!

Johanna Fritz 04-08-2011 07:32 AM

Really cool. How are you going to put it together to hang? Depending on size, I might be concerned with the weight when quilted might pull at the stitches of the blocks when you hang it on the wall. You might want to drape it over something etc.

jgriinke 04-08-2011 08:30 AM

It is wonderful! Be sure and put a label on the back when you get it done. Something that nice would look good without even finishing it - just get or make a nice hanger for the wall and fold it and hang it the way it is.
Find out what you can about anything about it and put that on the label. Many, many years from now - other members in your family will thank for your time in doing that.

CarrieAnne 04-08-2011 08:31 AM

oh, lucky you!

GGrammie 04-08-2011 08:45 AM

So happy for you.
What a great inheritance....

Crafty Chick 04-08-2011 08:57 AM

how nice to have something vintage and from your own family too-a treasure for sure!

pollym44 04-08-2011 09:19 AM

Lucky you, I love old quilts!!

mrsj82 04-08-2011 09:26 AM

I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to quilt it...maybe I'll leave the batting out and just put on a back to keep it from fraying, and then hang it on the wall, but I'm just not sure yet. It will definitely have a label with lots of information on it...that much I have decided on

grannypat7925 04-08-2011 11:01 AM

Lucky you! What a treasure!

kaygee 04-08-2011 12:11 PM

Wow, You sure are lucky.

JCL in FL 04-08-2011 01:01 PM

I think it's wonderful you see the value in something that was made by your grandmother. I always wonder what the story is when you see a quilt someone found in a thrift and store and it obviously was hand made. I hope my kids don't toss all my quilts when I'm gone.

luvTooQuilt 04-08-2011 01:07 PM

Congrats!!

dixiebelle162002 04-08-2011 01:12 PM

It's beautiful I am so happy for you!

ktmo815 04-08-2011 01:21 PM

What a wonderful gift

trolleystation 04-08-2011 03:42 PM

Many memories in your quilt. Lucky you.

kacy 49 04-08-2011 05:06 PM

What a wonder ful treasure. You will treasure it forever.

Annz 04-08-2011 06:33 PM

Interesting.

skitter 04-09-2011 09:43 AM

congrats, this is very special!

nstitches4u 04-09-2011 06:49 PM

How wonderful that you have a quilt made by your great grandmother!

Jammin' Jane 04-09-2011 10:08 PM

What a treasure! It's nice of your Mom to give it to you!

Joan Gaddis 04-11-2011 11:26 AM

u r so lucky

Cottontop 04-11-2011 12:14 PM

Ohhh, anything will be wonderful. And, if you can't think of anything, I surely can (Laugh)...It is beautiful.

Patchworkmarion 04-11-2011 12:17 PM

Wow! Lucky you.

Dee G 04-11-2011 02:10 PM

Congratulations! How very very special!

jme 04-11-2011 02:26 PM

I would hang it up!

thegypsy1968 04-12-2011 09:34 AM

what an honor!..Oh yes I would display it in my home too....

dawn payne 04-29-2011 02:46 PM

I agree; truly a treasure!


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