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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:05 PM
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    While visiting my FIL, I found this in the guestroom closet. He told me I could have it. My MIL used to quilt and FIL said she used to make her quilts all by hand.

    The family is pretty sure this is one of hers. **The importance of labels** Wish we knew for sure :cry:

    It is hand pieced 2 inch squares and all hand quilted.
    (Hope it will show a little in the pictures.)

    I hung it over the couch for Christmas. I think I'll leave it through Valentine's Day and then hang another one I found that is blue.

    Am I correct in thinking that it is an Irish Chain?

    Jane's Red & White Quilt
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    Red & White (hand stitched & quilted)
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:07 PM
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    Yes that is an Irish chain, it is gorg!! You are so lucky to have it no matter who made it, though even more special f it was your MIl.

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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:09 PM
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    How exciting to find that treasure. :mrgreen:
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:11 PM
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    My Kansas City Star Quilt Pattern book calls it "Irish Chain (Triple)" Published in the Kansas City Star Newspaper 1929
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:29 PM
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    WOW!! What a gorgeous treasure you have :D:D:D
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:36 PM
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    It is gorgeous, Lucky you to get this.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:39 PM
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    Oh, it's really pretty. You should put a label on it. That way later generations will know important information about it.
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    I really like the way this looks! What a treasure!
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    double irish chain i think.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:34 PM
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    Congratulations on your find. Hope someone can help find out WHO did make it.
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