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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:10 PM
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    One of my friends brought this over to quilt and said it was made by her grandmother and this lady is at least 75 years old so not sure how old this is.. It was very fragile and delicate... there were some blocks that even had some small holes... she had washed it and when I got it it looked like a wet kleenix!! After 1 1/2 hrs of pressing and startching and then got it on the quilter... you can see by some of the pinwheels that they were quite a challenge to get it quilted...but it turned out very nice and it did need very close quilting just to hold it together...
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:11 PM
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    OMG those fabrics are fabulous!!!!!!!! I love love love antique fabrics!!
    You did a great job :D:D
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:13 PM
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    What a great job you're doing quilting a wonderful heirloom quilt for your friend! She'll treasure it forever!
    Blessings,
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:14 PM
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    This quilt is like a blast to the past. Memories of my grandmothers quilts:) Great job on the quilting. Wonderful way to preserve a piece of history and family heritage:)
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:22 PM
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    An extraordinary quilting accomplishment for a fragile antique quilt. It's even more beautiful with your masterful touch. Good job!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:43 PM
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    the quilt turned out very nice - glad she brought it to be quilted
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:46 PM
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    What a treasure this quilt is, should be in a museum. You really worked wonders with your quilting. You did a great job.
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:48 PM
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    What a pretty quilt top, and you have made it beautiful with your wonderful quilting.
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:49 PM
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    Wow... what a pretty quilt... Love the pinwheels, love the colors, and love the quilting...
    Great job!!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:52 PM
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    It's so cool to see something that old last so long, think of how much longer it will be around now that it's quilted.
    You did a beautiful job on the quilting.
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