Forgive this off topic, but in a way, is genealogy related. I need an old fashioned homemade quilt by May 1st. I will pay a reasonable price or I will accept a donation. The purpose it to give to someone special at a family reunion. A used one in very good condition is acceptable. Liz Gerlits Palm Bay, FL ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "Recipes from Family, Friends & Strangers," by Liz Gerlits (a cookbook with a genealogy flavor). Email me privately at [email protected] for details.

Hi Liz I have a first cousin who lives in the country outside Cullman, AL and she is now over 80 years old and a widow. She still hands sews quilts of various sorts and colors. While growing up as a small boy I was 20 years her junior so I would watch her making quilts for her family - she had 12 children in all. She would milk the cows, pick the grapes for juice and jams, can vegetables from her garden, all done while her husband helped the owner of their farm (share croppers) with the other tasks. She has been a lady I have admired for her tenacity and sewing skills. Her eldest daughter now sews wedding gowns and does prototype wedding gowns for several national companies. My cousin does not get a bundle of money for her quilts as she does them only to give herself something to do to keep busy in the winters in North Alabama. If you would like to see a photo of one I will take a digital photo of one here at my house and send to you. I would guess about $100 for the quilt would be the asking price but it is truly a handsewn quilt and done with love. Just let me know Alvie L. Davidson CGRS Lakeland, Florida http://www.floridadetective.net "Keep smiling and keep 'em guessing what you are up to!" --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now