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    Old 09-14-2011, 06:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by PhotoKevin
    Way back when I was a little boy, I remember sitting at the feet of my Meemaw (Grandma), and Great Aunts "helping" them while they made quilts. I loved playing with the fabrics, and wanted to sit behind the sewing machine so badly! However, my job was to cut apart the pieces that were being chain stitched. Those were some of the happiest days of my life spending time with them in their sewing rooms. Never did I think one day I would actually have a sewing room of my own. One in which I would be making quilts! Well, it happened this year! I used my grandmother's old Spartan sewing machine and made Christmas gifts for my family this year. I will share other pics when the quilts come back from the quilter. This quilt is going to my wonderful parents. Shhhh.....don't tell them! They have no clue! This was made using an "Origins" layer cake and charm pack, along with some additional yardage for borders. I used this tutorial! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxC-0...&feature=feedf
    So much fun! Thanks for making me feel so welcomed on this board! ~ Kevin
    So fresh and attractive. Your folks will love it.
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    Old 09-14-2011, 06:22 AM
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    Very nice job Kevin.
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    Old 09-14-2011, 06:33 AM
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    Great job Kevin!!! Your parents will love it!! Sure do love a man who quilts :-D
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    Old 09-14-2011, 06:35 AM
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    This is wonderful. Know they will love it and cherish it!
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    Old 09-14-2011, 06:42 AM
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    You're very welcome! Love the geometrics in your quilt...Show us some more! (I'm a very late bloomer...insisted on my career first, but now I just know my late MIL would be so proud of me and is yours!)
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    Old 09-14-2011, 06:58 AM
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    Kevin - it's just wonderful. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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    Old 09-14-2011, 07:34 AM
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    Fantastic job - I'm sure you're going to have a lot of surprised people this Christmas!
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    Old 09-14-2011, 07:56 AM
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    Wonderful job.Kevin! The thoughts alone are just as beautiful, your family has to be ultra-proud too. Nice Son! Keep up the good work. Sharyn
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    Old 09-14-2011, 07:59 AM
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    Kevin, what a sweet story. Your quilt looks very nice. I'm sure your wonderful parents will love it.

    Welcome from NY.
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    Welcome from far northeast CA., so glad you joined us. You did a wonderful job. Your parents will absolutely love it.
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