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Methinks it is a token of healthy and gentle characteristics, when

Methinks it is a token of healthy and gentle characteristics, when women of high thoughts and accomplishments love to sew; especially as they are never more at home with their own hearts than while so occupied. – Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Marble Faun, 1859

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The priest was on a roll: “Each person you meet is worthy of your compassion!” he prayed loudly. “Sheep, too,” the knitter mentally added. – Dr.SunWolf, professorsunwolf.com

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Quilters never grow old, they just go to pieces. – Author Unknown

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