mom-6

I have a quilt I started about ten years ago, shortly after I really got into quilting. I want to redo the seams with machine stitching instead of hand stitching (made them too scant for the specialty fabric of the squares) and also do trapunto following the design of the fabric on some if not all of the blocks. Then will most likely use a thinner batting instead of the high loft polyester, which I like for some things, but not this one. A lot of work, yes, but then I can actually finish this quilt and be happy with it.

Daffy Daphne

Like the OP, I took apart and re-made a quilt after one of my DDs had used and loved it for about 25 years. Not only the batting but also the sashing and border fabric, not the best quality to begin with, had just about disintegrated. The embroidered blocks, though, were still in good shape, with only three small holes to cover with applique. DD was so happy to get it back!
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Daffy

sewbeadit

I would have done that too, although I have never had to do it. Good job.

Jan in VA

Very nice job!

Jan in VA

MargeD

I can't say that I've taken quilts apart to put in new batting,however, I think it is wonderful that your daughter loved the tree skirt so much, she wanted to spruce it up. I made a quilt for my son when he was about 10-12 years old, but used a cheap poly batting - I didn't know then what I know now about good batting. The quilt was on his bed the entire time he was home, left with him when he left, returned when he returned, etc., etc. I noticed that the batting had all bud vanished, but he didn't ask for me to add new batting; but I feel glad that he loved the quilt so much it went everywhere with him. Now I need to start working on a king size bed for him and his bride of 5 years, just as soon as I can start using my new "bionic" shoulder that was just replaced 3 weeks ago. While my quilting may be "shut down" for repairs temporarily I will still fondle my fabrics, planning new quilts and new projects as soon as I can.

Ada Shiela

An interesting topic ladies and thanks for those owning up to using cheap batting all those years ago; however, we must remember that battings have evolved over last 30 years and we're lucky to have more variety available today. When I began quilting 30 years ago, polyester batting was the norm but wool batting was available from the US. I bought Mountain Mist wool batting for my first 3-4 hand pieced and quilted projects, very nice and thin, just right for hand quilting About 6 years ago I ordered half a dozen different sized Mountain Mist battings from the US only to find that they're polyester and still unused!

maviskw

My, yes. We always took quilts apart. First we wanted to wash the outside and of course, couldn't wash the wool batt. Wool was aired outside and reused. They were always tied, so that wasn't too hard to get them apart. After washing, the two got back together and got re-tied. - - Unless the batt showed signs of too much wear. Then the batts went off to the woolen mill where they were professionally washed and re-carded. Usually they had to add a little new wool, as there was not quite enough to re-make the batt. That was about 70 years ago. The woolen mills are gone now.

quiltingcandy

Except for the batting the fabric is in great shape, so I am happy to re-do it. But this time I am not doing the pillow case style. I plan to quilt it then put on a binding.

reginalovesfabric

yes, I took apart a quilt my grandmother made for me in the 50's with cotton batting that shifted and made clumps, I took it apart, put a new backing on it, repaired the bonnets girls and requilted it. Rather proud of myself when I was done and she would have been too

scrappingfaye58

both of my daughter had dragged around a quilt made for me by my Momma about 45+ yrs ago. A few yrs ago, took it COMPLETELY apart it had been made out of wool clothing that had been cut into squares. I squared up all the squares, put it back together and retied it. It is still being loved... who could have guessed, that a quit made simply from necessity to keep a little girl warm, would still be loved and used