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debcavan 08-06-2011 07:18 PM

I'm glad someone has it who will appreciate it

Maggie_1963 08-06-2011 07:39 PM

Score is right! I'm glad you rescued it, even sometimes when we find old "cutter" quilts that are too far gone to use as a cover, I feel the threads talking to me, and I like to create something out of them to last longer, such as a pillow or decor like wall hangings or stuffed animals, cats, pigs, etc. I am making some stuffed bears for my grandkids out of their Poppy's old baby quilts as they are too tattered to pass on, at least they will have a piece of him to remember him by later.

cathyvv 08-06-2011 07:44 PM

I guess this could happen if you have no one to pass it on to. Otherwise, like you, I don't understand how something as preciouss as this could be sold, let alone sold so cheaply.

Toto's Mom 08-06-2011 07:45 PM

I, too, am sad that the woman would sell her grandmother's work, but delighted that you got it and will cherish it.

It does look to have some feed sack material. You got a real treasure. :thumbup:

Twisted Quilter 08-06-2011 08:32 PM

I talked to an old guy today. After his wife died he told the kids to come get whatever they wanted. Sadly, they only took a few items. When he needed something to cover his table at the flea market he took one of the many quilts his wife had made. :shock: As soon as he put it on a table to hold his 'stuff' a lady offered him $100.00! He didn't have a clue.

I asked him if she had any fabric and he said, yes, but it's old!
I'm waiting for him to call me. :thumbup:

cdarts2 08-06-2011 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by craftybear
beautiful and sorry to hear that lady sold one of her grandmothers quilts, are you going to put a label on it so you know who made it and the age of it???

You Craftybear stole the words out of my mouth. I agree with that to honor the person who put in her effort. Her name and the year just like Picasso did on his artwork.

Moonglow 08-06-2011 10:39 PM

It's lovely. What a great find!

baskets4moo 08-06-2011 10:53 PM

OMG!! How could anyone sell off their family heritage like that! It just amazes me! Lucky for you to save it & what a price!!

wanda lou 08-07-2011 12:01 AM

a great find, sad someone could sell her grandmothers quilts.

I had a huge collection of family quilts, I could never get rid of them. They will passed on to my grandbabies.

A great find for you! Enjoy

mamaw 08-07-2011 02:57 AM

Great find....congratulations!!


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