Hi, wanted to share with you a wedding quilt I
made for my daughter. It kept me busy so I wasmissing for a while. The quilt are made from mostly
old linen, bed sheets, table runners from my mother
in law. Thanks for looking, Mary
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145791This is a real labour of love Mary and will be cherished throughout the generations to come. Well done it looks beautiful and no doubt your daughter will use it often. Love Chris
234496Your quilt is so lovely, it brought back memories of the one I did for my DIL, I made mine from lace I had collected over time, fabric from her wedding gown and the fabric from the bridesmaids,
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2299What lovely memories have been sewn into this beautiful quilt. I hope they treasure it and use it daily
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1899This is so sweet! I love how you saved it all for this special quilt. If your daughter is anything like you, she will love and cherish it. Congratulations to you getting a SIL and Best Wishes to the newlyweds!
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by crazypatchmama
01 Oct 2019
Thank you, Toogie!!! You if all people know why we keep
Even small fabrics and fabrics that have memories:))
She crochets and actually stitched the flowers all over the
Wedding dress which used to belong to me and
she had it altered to suit her. Am not sure if I am
allowed to post it. Hugs, Mary
109780What a beautiful job you did, Mary. I am sure your daughter and husband will treasure this heirloom you have created for them and so will many generations to come...
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by crazypatchmama
01 Oct 2019
Thank you soooo much, Kim. You also are a
big part of this quilt. A big hug and love to you,
Mary
318428It is awesomely beautiful and a quilt to be treasured - and used! I hope she was thrilled, especially considering all the work and the famous linens.
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66908Wow what a mammoth job ,im sure the newly weds will treasure it
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by crazypatchmama
01 Oct 2019
Thank you, yes, the quilt size is 260 x 260cm, am not sure
Ininches :(
235819754One of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen! With so much history it really makes it special.
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by crazypatchmama
01 Oct 2019
Thank you for your kind words!!! The song if Barbara Streisand’s kept on coming to my mind,
Memories :))
18140What a thoughtful idea! It will be treasured for many years to come. Beautiful work!
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by crazypatchmama
01 Oct 2019
Thank you!!! The long and tedious work paid off
based on your lovely comments;))
14637This quilt is so special. A great idea to use pieces of material that have a history. No wonder you were missing for a while. Your daughter must have been so excited to receive this special gift.
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by crazypatchmama
01 Oct 2019
Thank you!!! Yes, I love making use of fabrics
that is part of our family.
109774Oh, my how beautiful - it shows how much work and love went into it! Hugs to you and your daughter - she will treasure it!!
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by crazypatchmama
01 Oct 2019
Thank you!!! Yes, she loved it, there is even a hand embroidery of her great grandmother ‘s initial in one of the
crazy patch blocks;)). Hugs, Mary
96266Incredible work. Your daughter is going to love this special gift from her mother.
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255050What a fabulous heirloom! I'm sure your daughter (and future generations) will cherish it!
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70755How amazing. I love that this is made from fabric that has been recycled and with a family history. I am sure that your daughter will love and cherish this present
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by crazypatchmama
01 Oct 2019
Thank you!!! Yes, I love recycling fabrics! Makes it a special memory quilt.
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