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Old 01-14-2011, 08:02 AM
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Lovely story.. how fortunate you are.. keep stitching.. I know she'd be proud of you.
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Old 01-14-2011, 08:11 AM
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Your Christmas Gift is truly the nicest gift a quilter can receive...such beautiful memories. I would have given anything to have something of my grannies. She was an avid quilter. The day she died, all her quilts disappeared from the house as well as her beautiful dishes. I can still see her sitting at her treadle machine and at her quilting frame hanging from the ceiling.
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Old 01-14-2011, 08:12 AM
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What a heart warming story. I usually dont read the really long posts here, but yours tugged at my heart strings. Thank you for sharing one of your most valued memories. Made me smile...now ...wheres my kleenex...
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Old 01-14-2011, 08:52 AM
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What a wonderful thing for your Mother to do. :D :D Your son is soooooo cute!!! :thumbup:
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Old 01-14-2011, 08:53 AM
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What a wonderful story. I'm so touched, not only by your grandmother's careful work and your relationship with her, but also by your mother's generosity and thoughtfulness in presenting this gift to you. She knew how important your grandmother was to you. I'm also glad that the quilt wasn't finished, so you can blend your work with hers.
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Pass me the tissues........what a touching, beautiful gift! I was so very close to my maternal grandmother. I was given my great grandmother's quilting frame which was purchased in the early 30s, one that you can roll the ends on so it doesn't take up a lot of room. It is one of my favorite family treasures :)
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Old 01-14-2011, 09:06 AM
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Amazing..............
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Old 01-14-2011, 09:45 AM
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Thanks for making me cry! What an awesome, precious, priceless gift! I thank you for sharing your story & wish you many hours of happiness as you "sew with Grandma".
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Old 01-14-2011, 09:50 AM
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I love hearing these stories. They are so heartfelt and just jam packed with love. What a wonderful gift. And what a legacy.My Mom just passed away last May. And I miss her dearly. Oh Lord I miss her.She told me she was glad that at least one of her kids got her talent for making things. I am so blessed that she taught me.

This is one I just finished the top on. From Momma's dresses
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Old 01-15-2011, 02:33 AM
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What a great story. I know you will treasure the memory of that Christmas forever. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. It was wonderful of your mother to give you that gift of your grandmother.
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