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    Old 03-07-2013, 06:58 AM
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    Very Nice! What a great idea.
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    Old 03-07-2013, 06:59 AM
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    You have created a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your amazing work. The memories in that quilt are worth more than words can say.
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    Old 03-07-2013, 07:04 AM
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    I love the idea of a memory quilt! Congratulations!
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    Old 03-07-2013, 07:07 AM
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    Beautiful! I hope you write a story to go with it so that the person who inherits this beauty knows about all the precious memories that go with it!
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    Old 03-07-2013, 07:10 AM
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    I think it is Beautiful and
    a very great idea full of memories.
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    Old 03-07-2013, 07:48 AM
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    Very pretty, I just love scrappy quilts they are my favorites. Smart girl thinking so far ahead and then accomplishing what you set out to do. Congratulations!
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    Old 03-07-2013, 07:53 AM
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    Nice quilt! It would be nice to add another label (for posterity in the family) that identifies the special pieces that you remember and when your grandchildren are sharing with their children they can tell the story of the quilt. You could take a picture of the quilt, print on fabric - denote the fabric and fold and store under the label or in another quilt envelope.

    Great inspiration!
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    Old 03-07-2013, 08:36 AM
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    Originally Posted by coffeegirl
    That is awesome, but now you need to preserve those memories for the next generation. I know you have told the stories, but they will be forgotten. Why not write them down, and take photos of the quilt showing which fabric was grandma's dress...which was grandpa's uniform, etc.? Don't let those stories get lost.
    Coffeegirl, my daughter has already asked me to make a "key" for this, so that she would know in the future when I am gone where all these came from. Thank you for reminding me that I need to do this! And thanks to everyone for their kind comments.
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    Old 03-07-2013, 08:37 AM
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    This is so neat. My first quilt was a scary made from left overs from clothes I made over the years. my kids /grand kids love to look at it ask names for what fabric was for what.. good job thanks for sharing.
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    Old 03-07-2013, 09:50 AM
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    it is beautiful and great idea... my parents are both still with me they are 84 and almost 86 i am very fortunate i will get some fabric from things that mean alot to them and make them a memory quilt.. such a great idea... of course i wasnt as smart as you and didnt save to make it really memorable... great idea once again
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