I sure hope you get the rest of the quilts, as well as the furniture, rescued. It is so sad that male children don't often know the "heart" value of their mother's or grandmother's things.

My mom called today and told me my dad is going over to his brother's on Monday to get the rest of the quilts. She rarely prompts my dad like this, but when she saw the picture of the quilt and heard the story, she got really upset. I guess she really berated my dad for even thinking about using the quilt as a junk blanket. She said my great grandmother made this quilt several years go. (She was really close to my dad's mom and grandma.) The quilt was made in early 70s or late 60s. That makes it all the more precious. My great grandmother died when I was a little girl from surgery complications and I hardly remember her. I can tell from the lack of wear and tear on this quilt that my grandmother must have thought it very special because she didn't use it. (She used things she didn't care much about and saved all the things she did.)

Are you kidding me? I would march over to his house right this minute and scour the place and grab every quilt I could find. Then give him a good talking to.

Are you kidding me? I would march over to his house right this minute and scour the place and grab every quilt I could find. Then give him a good talking to.

[quote=MistyMarie]Maybe it would help to take him a casserole or a pie? And, I guess being honest about why you're there will help, but you can still take time to connect with him a bit. Maybe go with your dad but while you're there, invite your uncle to dinner. "It would be nice to see more of you, Uncle." kind of thing. (And mean it, follow through with it.)

I hope you can rescue more things.. The quilt is beautiful.

Oh my, I can't believe anyone was going to trash that wonderful quilt! glad you came to the rescue!

Good for your mom and you. Please post pics of them (good, bad and (doubtfuly) ugly. What a great piece of family history for your kids.

Glad you rescued that quilt and looks like the kiddos are too ;)>>

Great save!!! It looks like your DD will love and appreciate this beauty!!! Both kids are adorable :D:D:D