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    Old 08-30-2012, 06:18 AM
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    Default My aunt is moving and cleaning out her house!

    My 88 year old aunt is moving from Fort Worth Tx to Alabama with her son and is clearing out her house she has lived in for over 60 years. She asked if I wanted some fabric she found in her closet. She had been collecting fabric for years with the intent to quilt some day. Yesterday I received 3 huge boxes of fabric - all good quality cotton and some vintage prints. There wasn't one piece of fabric I couldn't use. I was so excited. She also said there was more to come!
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    Old 08-30-2012, 06:21 AM
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    Oh my, lucky you. Put it all to good use. She will be pleased.
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    Old 08-30-2012, 06:23 AM
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    OH wow...lucky you. Let's see a picture of your new treasures!!
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    Old 08-30-2012, 06:24 AM
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    WOW Congrats !!!!! Show us pics of your new loot .. Id love to see the vintage ones..
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    Wow! what a great windfall..........love to see what you do with it.....bet your aunt would be thrilled if you made her a lapquilt with some of it!
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    Old 08-30-2012, 08:43 AM
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    I'm happy for you and your Aunt. I'm so glad my grand daughter is a quilter now. The thought of my supplies going to the trash were waying on my mind. My two daughters aren't interested in sewing AT ALL.
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    Old 08-30-2012, 09:08 AM
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    Sounds like your ship has come in. Good for you.
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    Old 08-30-2012, 01:01 PM
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    Oh lucky you! If you need help sorting give me a call! What a great windfall!
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    Old 08-31-2012, 04:27 AM
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    Congrats! Pics. we need pics!
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    Old 08-31-2012, 04:36 AM
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    woo hooooooo!!!! Wish it was me!! I'm on a no buy stretch due to work slowing up(Sigh)
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