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    Old 05-11-2013, 02:06 PM
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    Default Gift 40, 50 or 60 years in the making?
    This is the third top of my grand-mothers tops I've quilted. This one is for my brother's grand-daughter. She graduates from high school next week. I don't know when my grandmother pieced the top, but it had to have either been in the 50's, 60's or the 70's at the latest. It could have been even earlier. She died in 1991. It had some really bad spots on it but saw some posts on the board about Retro Clean; I ordered and got it just in time! It's AWESOME and most of the stains and discoloration are gone. I think if I had soaked it another day, it would have all come out.
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    Old 05-11-2013, 02:42 PM
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    How wonderful! What an adventure you've been on with these.

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    Wow! This is beautiful!! What a treasure you are giving!! I love it!
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    You have a wonderful family treasure there. I'm so glad you were able to finish it.

    Retro Clean is wonderful stuff! I'd use it again in a second.
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    Wow what a wonderful heirloom.
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    Beautiful treasure. Your grandmother would be pleased and proud.
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    Old 05-11-2013, 03:47 PM
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    What a wonderful thing to do!
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    Beautiful quilt and quilting!! I am enjoying seeing each one!
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    Oh how nice!!! I want to make one of those one of these days... Yours is lovely.
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    What a wonderful gift, your grandmother's work is beautiful.
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