Handmade patchwork quilt with teal stitching
Description
I lost my handmade patchwork quilt yesterday around 3pm. I had it draped over a chair outside Cherry Republic on Front Street in Traverse City when I ducked into a coffee shop for a minute. It's a queen-size quilt, about 70 by 90 inches, with navy, forest green, cream, and rust squares and teal running stitches along the seams. There’s a small bluebird embroidery on the bottom-right corner and a faded monogram 'GP' on the back tag. It’s pretty worn and shows its age, but it was crafted by my grandmother and has huge sentimental value. If anyone finds it, email [email protected]; I’d be forever grateful.
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