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    Old 01-09-2014, 05:51 AM
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    The thing that get the quilts in the shape is people think they need to wash them every week or so and use harsh detergents and even bleach.
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    Old 01-09-2014, 06:16 AM
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    Wonderful work!
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    Old 01-09-2014, 06:24 AM
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    Oh, my, goodness!!! You are a better person than me! I would have said..can I just make you a new quilt? (Which it looks like you have done)
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    Old 01-09-2014, 06:30 AM
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    Talk about life being breathed into something! That is a miracle.Great job.
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    Old 01-09-2014, 07:09 AM
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    That quilt was put thru the wringer! You've done an excellent job so far. Admire your determination!
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    Old 01-09-2014, 01:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by Barb_MO
    The thing that get the quilts in the shape is people think they need to wash them every week or so and use harsh detergents and even bleach.

    This is my thoughts exactly.

    You are doing a wonderful job saving it.
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    Old 01-09-2014, 01:41 PM
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    wow, that quilt was loved to death or maybe wasn't sewn the best to begin with or fabrics weren't good quality (apologies to great-gramma). I'm amazed that you took this project on, and did such a great job salvaging it (like others said) ... if it comes back to you again, I would just put a new back on it, new top and let all the other stuff in the middle, LOL.

    Thanks for sharing, I've never seen anything like this b4!
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    Old 01-09-2014, 04:49 PM
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    You are a life saver....I wouldn't have taken the challenge!
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    Old 01-09-2014, 11:24 PM
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    I can't believe what a miraculous job you did saving this quilt. I probably would have run the other way.
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    Old 01-09-2014, 11:59 PM
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    Looks good. Glad you took the time to rescue it. Thanks for sharing!
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