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    Old 09-01-2017, 08:40 PM
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    Six years ago my daughter became an instant mother to 4 when she married. Three years ago they moved to Alaska for jobs and a better fit from where they were living before. So I finally got to be a Grandma over the summers when the 2 youngest come to visit with their father. The first summer they stayed here with me and DH while DD and SIL were working in Anchorage and trying to find a house to buy. At first it was a BIG learning curve for me and them. They are hyper-active and have very short attention spans. But both of them wanted me to teach them to sew. So the first summer we made a pillow and a pillow case. That wasn't too bad and next they wanted to make quilts for their beds. So 3 summers later we finally have finished quits.
    The points don't match, the quilting is haphazard, nothing is "square", they'll probably come apart in the first wash, but the bonding experience taught me so much about them and the smiles upon completion was more than worth the frustration. So here are my new quilters.
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    Couldn't be prouder of them for sticking with it and completing a project. That was a big step for both of them.
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    Old 09-01-2017, 08:41 PM
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    Congrats on your successes with the kids!
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    Old 09-01-2017, 08:51 PM
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    Very sweet.
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    Old 09-01-2017, 09:36 PM
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    That is an amazing accomplishment for all of you.
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    Old 09-01-2017, 11:59 PM
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    Congratulations you gave them memories they will have forever. Bless you. BrendaK
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    Old 09-02-2017, 03:12 AM
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    What a great story...I'm sure they will remember the experience with you.
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    Old 09-02-2017, 03:17 AM
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    terrific quilts and bonding time
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    Old 09-02-2017, 03:46 AM
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    the quilts are very nice.
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    Old 09-02-2017, 04:07 AM
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    Brilliant quilts. Your GK's will really appreciate the times you spend together teaching them and will probably call on you loads for future projects...and hugs too!
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    Wow, a great story and they finished!!! Very proud of themselves!
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