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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am hoping that when people say they don't want quilts, they mean store-purchased quilt.

There may be a legacy of hand-sewn quilts which have been in their family for generations, made by grandmothers or great grandmothers. The fabrics and embroidery may tell a story of the family's history. They are truly made with love, care and thought. Years ago, women may not have had the money for new fabrics so they used worn family clothing to build the quilt.

Not long ago, I was at a flea market and bought a beautiful hand-made/hand-stitched cotton quilt from a woman in her 70s whose mother had made it. She said no one in her family wanted it.

I happily told her it would be in a loving home, with me. It cost $20. 
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I inherited a handmade quilt from my great-great-grandmother that was handed to me from my mother. It is precious to me because of that. I do not have a daughter to give it to so I asked my son if he wanted it. He does because he understands its cultural significance. I do not use quilts in my house because I prefer modern comforters and duvets that can be machine washed regularly. I think I will have the heirloom quilt framed. Now if my MIL asked us if we wanted her family's quilt, we would decline because DH couldn't care less about family heirloom linens and I already have my family's. Ask first always. [/quote]

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