For those of you who think quilts are made to be used - Did I do a good job? The first quilt was totally handmade by my grandmother in the early 60s. A lot of the fabrics were from dresses she had made for me when I was a child. I used that one on my bed. I was so heartbroken when it became worn, that she made me the second one a few years later. I used that more sparingly - my children remember being allowed to snuggle with it when they were not feeling well.

I wonder how many stitches Grandma took in her lifetime. Her quilts were done totally by hand. She was still quilting ten days before her death at 104 years old.

I've never been able to cut up the first one to use the good parts for anything. Today I'm thinking it would make a great table cover to go under the old Singer machine I just purchased (it's in the background). Can I do it?

What beautiful treasures! Your grandmother was very talented.

Wow! Those are beautiful. It would be hard for me to cut it up, too. But, you may get even more enjoyment out of it that way. I would just snuggle with it, like a doll! lol

Both are beautiful

I just love those older quilts - I agree, it would be hard for me to cut them up too.

Very pretty!

Wow, what a story about your Gram!!!!!!! :)

If you wanted to cut it up, maybe you could use it together to make a teddy bear for your kids, grandkids, or even yourself. That way you could still hold it and have it sitting out to remind you of her.

I would have a hard time cutting one like that, but, it all depends on how you would feel getting to see it being used onyour table. Maybe you would enjoy it even more!

What beautiful quilts. I hope I'm still quilting at 104. They both hold wonderful memories for you .