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10-08-2011, 06:08 AM

#141

bizzyquilter

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Originally Posted by marketwoman51

I started one for myself 27 years ago...I was pregnant with my second child, my son. It was a sampler...never finished it. It's almost finished. I plan to finish it and give it to my son and his wife one of these days.

Beautiful quilt! You did a great job. :thumbup:

10-08-2011, 06:26 AM

#142

carolaug

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I think you should keep it...I love it!!!!

10-08-2011, 06:35 AM

#143

marketwoman51

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Location: Midland, MI/Mineral Wells, TX

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It's sad for me to keep it...I divorced my husband after 32 years so the big "E" monogram is no longer mine. :( The woes of menopause possessed my mind and body. Guess that's another thread :)

10-08-2011, 06:41 AM

#144

Barbm

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Last Christmas I asked my newest DIL to make me a Bow Tucks purse. I gave her the pattern, fabric and told her how I wanted it. I told her this is what I want, I don't have time to make one and I don't need anything else. She made it and filled it with goodies- fat quarters, marking pencils, etc. Love it! I carry it to work every day with my "stuff" in it. (I have 2 purses too- one with the necessary garbage, 1 small one for "looks" that holds my wallet and keys- I am a bag lady)

I should take a pic of it...

(oh, she also used the pattern to make her Mom, Gram, Aunt and herself bags. Love her!)

This year she's making throws- I told her to shop in my stash first!

10-08-2011, 07:00 AM

#145

marketwoman51

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Location: Midland, MI/Mineral Wells, TX

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Yes do take a photo. I'm interested to see what it looks like. Would be a nice gift idea for my daughter and daughter in law.

10-08-2011, 03:37 PM

#146

BarbP

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My bee made one for me when my mother died. It hangs behind my sewing room so she is always watching over my shoulder.

10-08-2011, 03:56 PM

#147

cdmmiracles

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hahahaha I like that! Quilting addict here, and lovin every stitch!

10-09-2011, 01:13 AM

#148

Annya

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Queensland Australia

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Originally Posted by Val in IN

I've made lots for others, some are on their second quilt now. The requests keep coming in and I still don't have one.

Due to the cost of fabric here in Australia I make only one quilt per person. The baby quilts are made so they will still be used even when the child is grown. I made my mum one and gave it to her when she was in hospital as she feels the cold no matter if it is summer or not. I was told today that another Great niece or nephew is due in March so I have to look around for some thing suitable once we know the sex which won't be for a while yet.I have made afghan blankets for my aunt and now she wants me to make her another one so I will give the one on the spare bed after I have washed it. I do not have time or inclination to make any more. I am into quilting and she has already have one from me.