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    Old 11-06-2018, 04:17 AM
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    I second the Wows and cannot imagine the hours of handwork in that beauty. Thank you for sharing your treasure.
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    Old 11-06-2018, 05:24 AM
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    Originally Posted by Panst
    Ha! just looked at my post...it's big but meant to say 'cm' instead of 'inches'!!!! It's about 6'6" square or so....big but not that big!
    I thought about the size you gave first and thought it might have covered the entire family,... if it were a large bunch!

    It is a real treasure! So well done without our fancy tools and machines. Lovely!
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    Old 11-06-2018, 06:29 AM
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    Awesome old 4-patch! As has been mentioned, quilts were made very differently back then. Loved the close ups of the fabric.
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    Old 11-06-2018, 09:47 AM
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    Well, if it is as old as you think...it is in great shape! There are just a few patches...mostly dark brown fabrics for some reason...where the fibers have come apart and the batting is visible. Suppose I should have these fixed or stabilized or something. I'm a bit naive on this but what constitutes taking good care of it? Perhaps I need to rethink this but we still use it...this pic is from last weekend! You can see the red and black check pattern backing in this pic as well, I like the contrast with the green front. What's the thinking among quilters about using what might be an antique quilt?
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    Old 11-06-2018, 11:56 AM
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    Oh my gosh that is fantastic. Quilts are meant to be used.
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    Old 11-06-2018, 03:19 PM
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    The acid green, pink and the shirtings look like Civil War fabrics. Love all those interesting prints in the 4-patches.
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    Old 11-06-2018, 05:30 PM
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    Such a treasure!
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    Old 11-06-2018, 07:18 PM
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    LOVE it. Thanks for sharing. BrendaK
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    Old 11-06-2018, 08:00 PM
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    A beautiful keepsake.
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    Old 11-06-2018, 08:40 PM
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    Wow, what a delightful quilt!
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