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From one of the comments to the Blogtober Fest post, I realized I very seldom discuss  the role men may take in making quilts.  Some quilters do have a heritage of Grandpa making quilts or being involved in some way.
Aimee said:
My grandfather has made a quilt for each of us 10 grandchildren. He does the embroidery for blocks and then has someone else help quilt and piece. I will always treasure my quilt and have a wonderful story about the man who made it.
(Do write your down memories about Grandfather making quilts.  Perhaps pictures of each, if you can get …read more

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Do  you have a favorite quilt or quilt memory?
Perhaps it’s one you made, one you received as a gift, one that was handed down through your family, or one you discovered and purchased?
Is there a story or memory connected with your quilt?
Start a journal of quilts that are special to you.  Include photos or sketches of them.  Then jot down the stories connected with them.
I keep saying I should do this and am determined to start my QUILT MEMORY JOURNAL.
Share with us a favorite quilt, memory or story.
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Kristen’s Teddy Bear Quilt from Granny
 Guest post by Kristen King
(Today Kristen shares with us the story surrounding the quilt Granny made for her.  This probably will bring back memories for you…either quilts you received as a child or ones you’ve made for children and grandchildren.) 
Quilts have always been in my home, so it wasn’t until I got married that I realized that wasn’t “normal.” Evidently, other people had comforters and bedspreads. Who knew? I guess it all started with my first quilt, a soft, pink teddy bear quilt that I think was made by my great-grandmother, Flora, whom I always …read more