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    Old 07-30-2012, 07:32 AM
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    I made these quilts for the wife and sister-in-law of a friend. They were made from their Daddy's shirts. They were hand stitched and quilted.
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    Old 07-30-2012, 07:36 AM
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    They look great and will be such a comfort done with Dad's shirts.
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    Old 07-30-2012, 07:44 AM
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    i love your quilts. and its a nice memory for them. i really love the colors..
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    Old 07-30-2012, 08:13 AM
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    Just beautiful!
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    Old 07-30-2012, 08:28 AM
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    Beautiful!!!!
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    Old 07-30-2012, 08:29 AM
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    that was nice of you
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    Old 07-30-2012, 09:28 AM
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    I love those quilts...good job....and I know they will be such a comfort.... :-)
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    Old 07-30-2012, 10:07 AM
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    Both quilts are great. They will have his arms around them. BrendaK
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    Old 07-30-2012, 05:01 PM
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    They came out great. I have my dad's shirts, and am waiting until after I finish some projects to start a quilt.
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    Old 07-30-2012, 05:54 PM
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    They look great, and you know they will be so cherished!! Very thoughtful of you to make for them.
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