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champagnebubbles 02-15-2011 01:20 PM

How neat that you and she are sharing after all these years. I am sure she is smiling down at you.

RugosaB 02-15-2011 04:24 PM


Originally Posted by Patty Patches
I would frame the paper and display it close to the quilt.

You know what, I had the same thought this morning. I also have a photo, ONE photo of his grandma on his other side, quilting by using an old wooden frame. It's going to get framed too
They lived in a town called Shrewsbury, which was their last name, in WV. Coal miners. That photo is priceless. Funny story: they used to make moonshine, and had lots of kids, so when one of them saw the revenooers coming, they had a series of whistles they whistled up the mountains, to let Ma, who was quite heavy, know to sit of the boxes of moonshine. By sitting on them, she hid them!

Someday my husband is not going to be embarased by these stories, he'll see their value as proof of the hard life his ancestors had

grammyto2 02-15-2011 04:40 PM

what a treasure.

emerald46 02-15-2011 06:43 PM

I agree with Patty Patches. What a precious tribute.

anniec55 02-15-2011 08:24 PM

That is truly a treasurer!!! You might have to fight the others off now that you've got it almost finished!

eiltcoq 02-16-2011 05:43 AM

RugosaB, It's a beautiful quilt and beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. Eiltcoq.

eiltcoq 02-16-2011 05:46 AM

RugosaB, This story is funny. I love to hear about stories from earlier generations. We used to have neighbors who were elderly and they always has wonderful stories about the 'olden days'. I used to go and visit at least once a week. Thanks for sharing. Eiltcoq.

oldswimmer 02-16-2011 05:54 AM

What a treasure! It is hard to finally get to that place where you feel comfortable finishing those sorts of things. You did a SUPER job! And I love the bright, crisp colors. Congratulations to you...a job WELL done!

reach for the stars 2 02-16-2011 06:12 AM

Beautiful and such a great way to remember Grandma

gollytwo 02-16-2011 06:13 AM

Just lovely.
She's smiling down on you - no doubt about it.


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