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This quilt means the world to us. My MIL pieced it with her sister and some friends for the "76 bicentennial but never completed it. She is in a nursing home with Alzheimers now. A few years ago, I asked my mom if she would finish it for us. She handquilted it for us and did a beautiful job! So, the quilt is made by both of our mothers. Each block represents a special event in US history. It's queen sized. Both of our moms are excellent quilters.
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Definitely a work of art and history. This definitely a treasure.
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WOW that is a treasure.
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Yes, truly a treasure..Isn't it great to be given such a wonderful gift..I am sure it will be treasured by you for a long time!
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Amazing!
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Wow, what a neat thing. Thank you for sharing.
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What a great quilt!!
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Oh my, What a treasure. It is so beautiful and to think it was made by two of the most precious people in your lifes..
I bet your will cherish it... |
Originally Posted by Sandi19
This quilt means the world to us. My MIL pieced it with her sister and some friends for the "76 bicentennial but never completed it. She is in a nursing home with Alzheimers now. A few years ago, I asked my mom if she would finish it for us. She handquilted it for us and did a beautiful job! So, the quilt is made by both of our mothers. Each block represents a special event in US history. It's queen sized. Both of our moms are excellent quilters.
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A wonderful blending of two families. A true heirloom!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing,
Karen in La. |
OMG, how wonderful, I sure hope ya'll never get divorced! that would be as bad as fighting over kids :shock:
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What a wonderful treasure for you. Beautiful work.
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This is the kind of quilt that should be photographed, appraised, documented, and labeled! Think of the feelings we have when we look back on commemorative quilts of 100 years ago; this one is well on it's way toward that stature for the next generation. Find a way to label it with the story you've told us; a museum someday will thank you. It's wonderful!
Jan in VA |
Aren't there just some things that cry out "finish me please!" This is certainly one, what workmanship! Everyone who quilts, appliques and does handwork can appreciate all that effort. Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful - story and quilt. That brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful keepsake!
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What a memory of two wonderful women :!:
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What an amazing treasure for you to hold dear for years to come.
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it is a treasure,wow..
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Wow, neat and interesting and pretty, great work.
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First, that is a beautiful quilt. But it's made even better by the family history involved in it. What a wonderful family heirloom. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Too beautiful! What a treasure to have.
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A wonderful treasure. Such a sweet story behind it and it is gorgeous too.
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A treasure, for sure!
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WOW!! How lucky you are to own such a wonderful heirloom :D:D:D
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family heirloom for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!! beautiful
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What a treasure of memories!
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That is one awesome quilt and a wonderful treasure for you and your family. What a wonderful gift, thank you for sharing.
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Stunning work
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Wow, what a great quilt and to have both the mom's doing their part, very special.
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What a treasure!!
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Beautiful!...You do have a treasure!!!
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Beautiful!
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Oh, how very very special. I got to thinking, how often anymore do we say or see the words, "And crown thy good with brotherhood"?
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!What a treasure
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What a treasure !!!
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What a wonderful treasure
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What a treasure you have!
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Beautiful Treasure
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Really neat quilt!!
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