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Maia B 10-03-2011 07:03 PM

Wow! Very cool!

TiltedEars 10-03-2011 07:14 PM

What a wonderful inheritance. I recently inherited my Gram's stash & those little fabric bundles tied with a scrap of the fabric are so familiar to me! You have a treasure there indeed!

SueDor 10-04-2011 02:10 AM

Lucky you!

fleurdelisquilts.com 10-04-2011 02:20 AM

Oh, I should have told you what I'm doing with some of my mom's stash....you may want to do this.

I'm making twin sized quilts for my sister's grandchildren using some of mom's fabrics in each one. On the label I stitch a small square of momma's fabric so they'll always know which ones came from her stash. Of course I include that info on the label. The kids are loving it and it's a good way to use her fabrics for a memory quilt without using up all the fabrics right away. (I've decided to put some aside in case other sisters want some of her fabrics or a quilt or two with them.)

And yes, my sister is paying me to do this. I charge less than I normally do for a quilt because we're sisters, but my time and supplies are valuable. Besides she has 10 grandchildren!

Sienna's GiGi 10-04-2011 02:30 AM

I love the feeedsack colors. Lucky you!

gramto4 10-04-2011 02:41 AM

What a treasure you have. Enjoy it and the memories it brings. My mother tied up her remnants like that too. I even remember having feed sack dresses in the 50's. I wish I had her old treadle machine too. I remember playing on the treadle while she sewed - that must have been helpful!

quilted dakota 10-04-2011 03:27 AM

wow, what a fantastic find!

thenonnielady 10-04-2011 03:39 AM

I am looking forward to seeing what you create from these treasures.

mama lyn 10-04-2011 03:44 AM

The feed sacks are priceless! I agree to add a label telling the story.

sewingbuddy 10-04-2011 03:50 AM

How colorful and beautiful. Lucky you. I remember some feed sacks but we weren't that lucky, all ours were white, but my mom used to piece them together for the backs of quilts. Margaret

donna873 10-04-2011 03:51 AM

awesome.. !

PS Stitcher 10-04-2011 04:14 AM

Oh that's wonderful. You are so lucky. Make sure that you show us what you do with them!

JanetP 10-04-2011 04:23 AM

Weren't those old feedsacks just wonderful?

didi 10-04-2011 04:34 AM

OH!! how great to get those treasures..

MargeD 10-04-2011 04:52 AM

Wonderful fabrics.

karon21195 10-04-2011 05:05 AM

Thrilled to know you received these gifts and are going to use them!

PamS 10-04-2011 05:11 AM

You hit the jackpot. Congratulations on your great find. Enjoy and be sure to share your creations with us.

Sewfine 10-04-2011 05:29 AM

Wonderful.

JoyjoyMarie 10-04-2011 05:35 AM

Great luck- thanks for sharing your little story which makes it all the more interesting!

quiltingcousin 10-04-2011 05:51 AM

I love the fabrics that remind me of Memory Days......now you have lots too! Enjoy!

chairjogger 10-04-2011 05:53 AM

I had no clue that was feed sack material.. wow.. thanks for the lesson !!

wonderful !

Ell

katkat1946 10-04-2011 06:05 AM

WHAT A TREASURE!

Dodee 10-04-2011 06:25 AM

Sure wish I could find bags or boxes of fabric for practically nothing. I've been looking and none so far.

np3 10-04-2011 06:35 AM

A treasure indeed!

nena 10-04-2011 07:04 AM

I feel your excitment. How wonderful to get these.

dphelps 10-04-2011 07:25 AM

That is a treasure. How wonderful.

running1 10-04-2011 07:27 AM

definitely a real treasure!!!

sosewbusy 10-04-2011 07:28 AM

Don't you just love finding a walk through the past just sitting and waiting in a box! Love those moments.

Bonnie P 10-04-2011 07:51 AM

What a wonderful inheritance, enjoy!

Carol Jean 10-04-2011 07:52 AM

Fantastic! What memories and treasures. So happy for you.

QUILTNMO 10-04-2011 08:16 AM

very nice

Sheree from Chicago 10-04-2011 08:21 AM

Sentimental Treasures for sure!

Linda - K. 10-04-2011 09:29 AM

Great find! I love the feedsacks.

ccthomas 10-04-2011 09:46 AM

This is just a great find to be cherished. Feedsacks are so interesting - such pretty patterns, colors,.....

TFquilter 10-04-2011 09:48 AM

Wow...good for you..

MoMoSews 10-04-2011 11:19 AM

What a treasure trove!!!

Yooper32 10-04-2011 12:00 PM

What a great little inheritance you have gotten, a bundle from the past. How neat it is!

#1piecemaker 10-04-2011 12:07 PM

Wonderful!! If you ever decide to part with the feedsacks, I'm your gal. Your's are gorgeous!!

Lady Jane 10-04-2011 12:20 PM

So happy for you!

grannypat7925 10-04-2011 12:54 PM

How wonderful for you!


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