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    Old 06-06-2016, 09:57 AM
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    It is beautiful! See if one of the LQS like Windy Moon knows a reputable appraiser.
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    Old 06-06-2016, 09:57 AM
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    To bad you couldn't get the history of the woman who actually made it.......to complete its provenance. You certainly found a treasure...how sad the family did not realize what they had
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    Old 06-06-2016, 10:06 AM
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    So glad you found the quilt and appreciate the amazing work that was done on it. Isn't it too bad to think that a lot of the work we are doing today on our quilts will have a similar fate? As someone said before...only those who quilt can truly know and appreciate the amount of time and effort that go into the quilts we make.
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    Old 06-06-2016, 10:08 AM
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    I am wondering if it is one of the whole cloth quilt kits you could get from Herrschener's? I loved getting their catalog in the mail and would keep them forever enjoying just looking at the kits. Years ago they had large sections of printed cross stitch embroidery and I always thought some day I would find the time to make one. But the closest I got was the baby quilts that I made for friends.
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    Old 06-06-2016, 10:37 AM
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    You will be a good caregiver to this beauty. What a story. If you can document the information of the maker and your story it will help keep the history of this stunning quilt alive. You did good!
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    Old 06-06-2016, 11:22 AM
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    That is exquisite and I think you got a great deal for under $100. I am very happy for you that the stains came out.
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    Old 06-06-2016, 11:31 AM
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    What a treasure! Antiques Roadshow needs to see this!
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    Old 06-06-2016, 11:41 AM
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    My mother cross stitched the exact same quilt in the early 1970's and it was never quilted till 1986. My sister had it and it was becoming very thin so I rescued it and had a new layer of batting and a new backing put on it and then myself and an Amish lady tied it. I also put a label on it with my mom's name and the name of the lady that did the original quilting. Glad you rescued yours!
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    Old 06-06-2016, 12:03 PM
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    Wow! What a beauty! It astounds me how family members can let go of such heirlooms. But I know you'll give it the TLC and place of honor it deserves.
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    It's absolutely gorgeous and well worth far more than $100, so you got a great deal and the quilt found a new home where it will be well loved, I'm sure.
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