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    Old 12-29-2010, 05:15 AM
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    I'm really not sure how many finihed ones I have or UFO's I know there are 22 finished ones on the spare bed plus one WIP that I am quilting on have not counted the rest throgh out the house I have 2 waiting to be quilted and many kits and others in various stages
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    Old 12-29-2010, 05:39 AM
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    I have five quilts that I made plus one that I won in a raffle. I use all of them. Plus one that I am working on and one UFO to be quilted next. I have also made and given away approximately 35 quilts to family members. They were all hand-quilted.
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    Old 12-29-2010, 05:46 AM
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    Let's see -- the one that was a wedding present to my parents
    (1928), one made by my MIL,one a gift to me, 3 bought in the hills of TN, 2 gifted to me by a friends widower, 2 on beds, and 4 WIP. Do I get to count the ones in my head also?
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    Old 12-29-2010, 05:55 AM
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    I only have 3 at home on a rack-grandkids each have one and some two-one son and a daughter has one. I made her wedding dress and bridemaids dresses- I used the left over material and put pictures of their wedding on it plus her two kids when they were babies. Just finished a t-shirt quilt for a grandson for Christmas and have two lap quilts to do for my son.
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    Old 12-29-2010, 06:38 AM
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    I have a quilt box full of quilts made by my dml - and some packed in the closet - and all in need of getting out and refolding again - I do this about once a year - and no way will ever use all of them - many are just remembrances of her - and at 92 she is still quilting - one just more beautiful than the one before.. and now I come along with making quilts - I have none to show for that I have made - have given all away to family and friends so far. I want to make what I call the flower garden shadow box quilt for myself one day - made that for my nephew who is an avid flower grower - and he just loved it - his wife says it is way too hot for her to sleep under, but he loves it. I have made quilts for the babys and I never took pictures or kept records of how many I made; one day I might set down and try to think back and put it in a record book - I have pictures of recent wedding quilts and baby quilts but over the years, I'd make the tied style of baby comforters, and those were so appreciated by mothers who had winter babys.
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    Old 12-29-2010, 08:39 AM
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    Lots--I also collect old quilts, so have a good size closet full of those. My own I would guess around 100 if you count wall pieces. probably around 30 large quilts. not sure as I don't count them.
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    Old 12-29-2010, 08:42 AM
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    I have 4 that are mine that I made and didn't give away---numerous wall hangings-----and each of my nieces and nephews that marry get one and then their babies get a quilt when they are born :) It's been fun :)
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    Old 12-29-2010, 08:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by Alice Woodhull
    To those of you who store quilts in your cedar chest: That is not a good idea as the acid inthe wood will damage your quilt over time. The best storage place is in a pillow case on a shelf where they can "breathe". Or in a chest that has been treated with polyurethane. This will protect them. Never, never store them in a plastic bag. Refold them from time to time. I have learned the hard way with some I made several years ago and didn't know any better.
    Alice, great advice. Also acid-free tissue.
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    Old 12-29-2010, 09:42 AM
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    I have none in the closet. One on each bed, unless the children are off to college, and the rest have been given away.

    I spent Christmas at my parent's home. It was interesting to find that every closet in the extra bedrooms has a stack of quilts. I remember each of them from my childhood. They have been well used and well loved.
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    Old 12-29-2010, 01:27 PM
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    I have kept only 2 for each bed in my home. Otherwise, all my quilts go to charities.

    I made and quilted 63 quilts for one charity during the past 18 months. That was a record for me and I really don't expect to match it again. AT 76 it is time to slow my pace and "smell the coffee" more often.

    You gals and guys keep up the good work.

    June in Cincinnati
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