Grandma made each of her 5 children a quilt top. This one was made for my dad and mom. My mom hand quilted it not long after it was pieced. She hardly ever used the quilt. But she always let me use it when I visited her in the later years of her life. (My dad passed away in 1978.) Mom knew I loved the quilt and gave it to me some years before she passed away.
Grandma also made each of her 19 grandkids a quilt top and started on her great grandkids' tops. My oldest daughter was the third of her greats and I believe it was the last quilt she made (around 1980). She and Grandpa quilted it in straight lines on her sewing machine.
Perhaps I'll show the one she made for me tomorrow. It's been in the closet for many years. It's well worn.
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Is the one she made me backed in greenish flowered fabric, with a very scrappy front? I've had to retire it because some of the fabric is coming apart, but I love that one.
Love this quilt and its story :)
Calista, I can't remember much about it except I think it was a string quilt. I'd like to see it again. Remind me the next time I'm at your house.
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