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    Old 03-26-2011, 02:52 PM
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    My grandmother started a quilt before I got married in 1991 - she finished it in 1995 and gave it to me. It is hand quilted.

    I don't know if its the age and washing or what but the material is cotton but feels very thin - it may just be that I've been sewing with new cotton fabrics today and so my fingers are sensitive to the touch based on what I have been doing.

    I didn't open it all the way up - there are 6 rows - only 2 are shown here. It is all hand pieced and hand quilted. The back is plain - not scratchy muslin but a soft material that is the same color as muslin.

    I had it on my bed for years - there are a few spots that need repair - except for the fact it doesn't match my room right now I would put it back on the bed....I had said in an earlier post it is queen size but I don't think that is right - when I put it on my queen bed it hands off each side to the dust ruffle.
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    Old 03-26-2011, 02:57 PM
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    What a special gift you have. Enjoy it. It was made for you with love:)
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    Old 03-26-2011, 03:04 PM
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    Lovely. Hand done.......wow
    Make sure it's labeled :thumbup:
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    Old 03-26-2011, 06:36 PM
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    how sweet and very beautiful!
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    Very nice
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    Old 03-26-2011, 06:38 PM
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    What a treasure! You are so lucky to have something like that.
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    Old 03-26-2011, 07:08 PM
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    A lovely keepsake...thanks for sharing it with us.
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    Old 03-27-2011, 07:10 AM
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    That's a very nice quilt and a great quilt to treasure from your grandmother. I think because of the autumn colours, every time it needs a patch, I would applique a maple leaf.
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    Old 03-27-2011, 08:27 AM
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    Originally Posted by Tartan
    That's a very nice quilt and a great quilt to treasure from your grandmother. I think because of the autumn colours, every time it needs a patch, I would applique a maple leaf.
    Now that is a good idea...I didn't even think of that! Thanks!
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