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Old 06-24-2012, 07:32 PM
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What fabulous treasures you have!! Enjoy each and every one. What an honor to be able to finish them.
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Old 06-24-2012, 07:35 PM
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My Husband thinks those quilts are absolutely beautiful. And so do I.
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Old 06-24-2012, 07:44 PM
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Such a wonderful gift - what do you plan to do with them?
This came as such an unexpected surprise that I haven't had time to really think about plans. Grandma made all her own patterns so don't really have the names of any of them.
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Oh, I love those! What a blessing, to find these!!!
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Old 06-24-2012, 09:07 PM
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They are all wonderful! I love the patterns and the colors. Such a treasure.
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So Beautiful what a treasure to have !
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How wonderful that you got them! Lucky quilt tops! I am guessing you are going to finish them....please show us when you are done. Fantastic treasure indeed.
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love them!
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they're beautiful
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Old 06-25-2012, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Challys View Post
I just received three hand pieced quilt tops made by my grandma--another family member is moving and ran across them. Thought you might enjoy them even thought they aren't done yet
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Do you recognize any of the fabrics as scraps from clothing Grandma, Mom or even you wore? That's one of the fun things about old quilts, IMO!
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