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The storm warnings were well founded and we are sogged in with the heavy, wet, white stuff.

Schools were not in session and the snow plows were busy, busy, busy.

Housebound, I had time to finish my memory quilt.  I used Mike's flannel shirts and denim to represent his jeans.  It wasn't really that easy to work with, but it will be a cozy reminder for me on chilly evenings.


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  1. BarbDecember 10, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    It looks cheerful, Olga. Sounds like you're going to need its warmth!

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  2. Linda ReederDecember 10, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    A lovely warm quilt for lovely warm memories.

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  3. BettyDecember 10, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    Very nice, cheerful quilt.

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  4. Laura F.December 11, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Hi Olga, I sent you an email awhile back.and you responded and I lost it. I have for the past 11yrs lived in the 200 +yr old house on 534 Delaware with my husband and 4boys. And are looking for history on this home on years past and if you have time if you could email me that would be wonderful . Not sure if an email comes up but mine is parkavekidz@aol.com

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  5. AnonymousDecember 11, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    What a great memory quilt!
    Love it.

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  6. TaborDecember 11, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    What a wonderful idea. I remember years ago when I did needlework I could remember the days of my life as I worked on that item. The quilt is so bright and lovely.

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  7. oklhdanDecember 11, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Love your quilt Olga...how wonderful to be able to wrap yourself in such warm memories!

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  8. Sally WesselyDecember 11, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    It is beautiful. I really like the way you put the patterns and colors together. This quilt will be a very special one for you.

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  9. SextantDecember 11, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    A memory quilt! What a wonderful idea.

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  10. Arkansas PattiDecember 11, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    I love that quilt. What a wonderful way to keep someone near. It will keep you warm always.

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  11. TomDecember 11, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Wonderful idea. Does it go on your bed, or your wall?

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  12. JuneDecember 11, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Beautiful! I love quilts, and this one is beautifully put together. I imagine it was a labor of love for you.

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  13. Linda MyersDecember 12, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Great idea, and beautiful.

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  14. UnknownDecember 12, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    What a great idea to use his shirts. It is almost like having his arms around you anytime you want. It is truly beautiful!

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  15. Jenn JilksDecember 12, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    You must feel so proud of yourself! We've just had a couple inches of snow.

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  16. SakuDecember 13, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    It's lovely and a wonderful to remember Mike.

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  17. KayDecember 14, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    Your quilt is absolutely beautiful, Olga and what a wonderful thing to cuddle up to. You'll be able to feel Mike with you.

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