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Old 12-28-2010, 12:19 PM
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This quilt top was made by my grandmother, who lived in a small community near Murfreesboro, TN. It was probably made in the 1930's or 40's. Hand applique and embroidery on the butterflies It is 75"x88". It consists of 42 blocks.
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This quilt top was made by my grandmother, who lived in a small community near Murfreesboro, TN. It was probably made in the 1930's or 40's. Hand applique and embroidery on the butterflies It is 75"x88". It consists of 42 blocks.
How very pretty - what a keepsake you have there!

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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing
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i have a similar quilt top that i purchased at a sale. i was thinking of trying to hand quilt it.
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Very pretty!!!
As far as I know I am the first quilter in my family.
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How beautiful. What a wonderful family heirloom.
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I have found some squares like that in my mil's stash that are old as can be!
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Aren't the old butterfly quilts wonderful. Love this one.
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that is beautiful! I love butterfly quilts!
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