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    Old 07-28-2011, 02:22 PM
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    My 96 year old Aunt Helen made the quilt top. There seem to be no two sunbonnet Sue dresses with the same fabric. She trusted me to quilt it for her. She had always hand quilted all of them. She is trying to have one done for every Grandchild.

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    Old 07-28-2011, 02:24 PM
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    That is absolutely precious! Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 07-28-2011, 02:25 PM
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    What a precious and lovely quilt!
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    Old 07-28-2011, 02:27 PM
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    That's beautiful, I love Sunbonnet Sue quilts and this is a dandy.
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    That is an AWESOME quilt. Congratulations to your Aunt Helen for a beautiful gift for a grandchild. Great quilting, too.
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    Beautiful
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    Old 07-28-2011, 02:29 PM
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    Very pretty!
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    Old 07-28-2011, 02:31 PM
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    How sweet!!
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    Old 07-28-2011, 02:35 PM
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    Beautiful, TY for sharing such a treasure.
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    A great quilt and a wonderful memory for all involved.
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