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In reply to the discussion: Quilt my great grandmother made when she was 16 in 1863 [View all]Irishonly
(3,344 posts)46. I have quilts from grandmothers
My mom's mom did the quilt top. I was amazed to learn the material used was flour sacks. She passed away before she could finish them. My paternal grandmother finished the quilting. I received one for high school graduation and the other college.
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Don't store it in anything plastic. Any paper and/or boxes should be acid-free.
kcass1954
Jul 2012
#26
you really should get it appraised, Ashling. I have made a few quilts in my day and that is
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2012
#28