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    Old 12-02-2011, 08:16 AM
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    I have a quilt like this -- the pattern is even similar -- made by my grandma and a bunch of her friends for a raffle. It has a wool army blanket for batting and flannel on the back. It was made in the late 1950's -- and it was tied. It is in wonderful shape and has held up really well. Grandma won the quilt in the raffle and now I have it -- most of the ties came from my dad so it has wonderful memories. My only suggestion is to not use a heavy bat (the quilt weighs a ton!!).
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    Old 12-02-2011, 12:56 PM
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    I think to tie quilt it would be keeping it in the mode of the other stitching. I love the quilt by the way.
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    Old 12-02-2011, 09:50 PM
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    I would tie it and not disturb that gorgeous hand stitching
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    Old 12-02-2011, 10:22 PM
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    I go with Butterflyblue hand quilt it with silk are a thread with a light catching thread . It would look so rich .
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    Old 12-12-2011, 05:11 AM
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    We have decided to tie it and I have it about half way done. It is looking good, I think. Will post a picture when I get it finished. thanks for all your input. It really helped me weigh the pros and cons and decide what to do!
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