My Great-Grandmother's and Grandmother's Quilts

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06-01-2010, 09:39 AM

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quiltsbykandy

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Oh my what beautiful treasures these are. I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. Her memory will certainly live on in the amazing work she put into these beautiful quilts. Thank you so much for posting these pictures.

06-01-2010, 10:08 AM

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diannemc

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Oh My! I see some of the same fabrics that are in my grandmother's quilt!

06-01-2010, 12:41 PM

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moonrise

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Thanks so much for all the comments. :)

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My question is this - do you have any kids to pass these amazing treasures down to, and if not, will you adopt me? :lol:

Sure! LOL! :wink:

Actually, we don't (can't) have kids, so I honestly don't know yet what'll happen to the quilts later on. That's something I've got to think about, especially since nobody else in the family has any interest in them. :?

06-01-2010, 02:40 PM

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Thanks everyone! I'm so glad to get them, especially since nobody else in my family has one speck of interest in quilting or crocheting, much less any idea of the time and effort that went into making them. They would've been the type to use them for furniture padding, unfortunately. Grrr!

I'll treasure these quilts forever. 8-)

Did you all notice how basic and simple all these quilt patterns are and I'll just bet neither Granny ran to the LQS for matching fabric. Their beauty is in their simplicity.

06-01-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by moonrise

Thanks so much for all the comments. :)

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My question is this - do you have any kids to pass these amazing treasures down to, and if not, will you adopt me? :lol:

I struggled for years to have kids, lost a bunch and actually did have two girls. I remember the absolute pain that goes along with wanting children and not being able to have them. Reading your response made me tear up. I sure hope one of your nieces or nephews comes to learn to love quilts and will treasure and care for these someday in the far distant future. (((hugs)))

06-01-2010, 08:42 PM

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roseOfsharon

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They are all absolutely a treasure and very lovely. I like them all!

06-01-2010, 10:51 PM

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nellie

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oh my you such a great collection of beauitful quilts thanks for sharing them .

06-02-2010, 07:02 PM

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eleu16

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wow...you are so fortunate to inherit these wonderful quilts :-D

06-02-2010, 08:54 PM

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Pineapple Princess

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Wow! Those are all really nice!

06-02-2010, 10:04 PM

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earthwalker

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Really appreciate the time you took to share your heirloom quilts with us. I especially love looking at vintage quilts/quilting. Even though you don't have children of your own, perhaps you will find a young "apprentice" who you can entrust your collection, but I am sure you will have many, many, happy years of enjoying your quilts. Thanks again.