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04-19-2012, 05:26 PM

elaine80

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My Mama's bluebird quilt

I have just finished quilting a quilt that my Mother made. She and my Dad were married in 1930. I think she put this quilt together before they were married but she never finished it. I remember seeing it folded up in her dresser drawer when I was a very small girl and saw it many times in the years following. She died almost 3 years ago when she was almost 97 years old. When we went through her things, I found the quilt again. I finally decided to finish it. I have only been free motion machine quilting for a short time so maybe I should have waited until I got better at it. But I really wanted to see it finished and I'm not getting any younger so I went ahead and did it. It means a lot to me because it was Mom's. Thought I would share it with all of you.

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04-19-2012, 05:30 PM

barny

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Golly, It is gorgeous. Aren't you glad you finished it. I posted one I got that is old. It is something to be really glad to have. Your quilting is perfect too. Wished I could free-motion quilt. Maybe one day.

04-19-2012, 05:34 PM

skydiver70

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Wow!! What a treasure you have of your Mama's. She did a beautiful job and so did you with the quilting. What a memory to cherish. I lost my Mama three years ago, also, and I have some of her quilts and some tops that I need to finish. Thanks so much for sharing.

04-19-2012, 05:41 PM

gigi4419

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Beautiful quilt!

04-19-2012, 05:49 PM

Jingle

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Absolutely gorgeous, you both did a wonderful job. Enjoy your treasure and be glad to have it and finished it.

04-19-2012, 05:53 PM

TerryQuilter

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Your FMQ looks really good. The quilt is beautiful!

04-19-2012, 05:54 PM

liking quilting

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Your mom is smiling down on you! Wonderful quilting job, and you Mom did a great job making the top. It's a treasure.

04-19-2012, 05:57 PM

burchquilts

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Originally Posted by liking quilting

Your mom is smiling down on you! Wonderful quilting job, and you Mom did a great job making the top. It's a treasure.

What a sweet sentiment! And you also got this right... this is a treasure... a real beauty!

04-19-2012, 05:57 PM

earthwalker

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What a beautiful quilt. Your Mother's needlework is gorgeous and your quilting really complements the design. I think you quilt beautifully. It's lovely to see long term projects finished...especially such treasures. Thank you for sharing the story and pics with us.

04-19-2012, 06:04 PM

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Well I think you did a beautiful job and I am sure your Mother is looking down and smiling. What a wonderful legacy and family heirloom, you have created. So pretty!