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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:08 PM
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    I can tell how much it means to you to have you Grannies quilt. Is the front feed sacks too?
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by Pam S
    What a treasure! After my Mom died, we found 6 quilts my great-grandmother made (some from the flowered flour sacks) that no one else valued so I've got them and am keeping them all for future generations. No labels on any of them but I am labeling them with what info I can (her name, birth & death dates, location) so when I'm gone someone will know where they came from. Please think about labeling your grandma's quilt so her legacy isn't lost.
    I agree: It is sooo important to place the labels: I never thought so when I first started quilting but now I always look back and say Well, when did I make that one??? Now I always Label:
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:20 PM
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    Very nice.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 04:50 PM
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    Nice keepsake.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 05:28 PM
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    I especially love the calves on the back...
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:10 PM
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    Originally Posted by Pam S
    What a treasure! After my Mom died, we found 6 quilts my great-grandmother made (some from the flowered flour sacks) that no one else valued so I've got them and am keeping them all for future generations. No labels on any of them but I am labeling them with what info I can (her name, birth & death dates, location) so when I'm gone someone will know where they came from. Please think about labeling your grandma's quilt so her legacy isn't lost.
    Thanks I will. I didnt think about that. Rose
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
    I can tell how much it means to you to have you Grannies quilt. Is the front feed sacks too?
    Some are sugar and flour sacks, some were old clothes.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:49 PM
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    What a treasure and lovely history that goes with it. Take good care of it and enjoy it :-)
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:51 PM
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    Now that's a treasure!!!!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:51 PM
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    It's gorgeous and has so much meaning for you!!
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