Is this quilt repairable?

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09-21-2011, 04:47 PM

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blueangel

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It could possibly be repaired if they are just going tonot use it.

09-21-2011, 07:49 PM

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quiltstodo

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Originally Posted by Lori S

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Originally Posted by Barb44

If your customer made these blocks and they are 100 years old - how old is your customer? That is hard to believe. I would research 75 to 100 year old fabric. This looks too modern to me. That said, it should be easy to find a close match for fabric as those colors are made today. Appliqueing pieces on would be the best way to fix it.

I had the same thoughts when I saw the fabric.

I did to. I have a very similar fabric that I bought at joann's awhile back. It can be repaired. I love saving old quilts from being turned into bears and hearts being sold on eBay.
I will look this weekend and if I can find it in all my packing (just moved) you are welcome to it. Send me a PM if interested.

09-22-2011, 05:25 AM

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quilter1943

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You might consider taking out each block that is damaged, then you won't have to match any of the fabrics. I have one my daughter took to the beach that I found years later and that's how I'm repairing it. It's very time consuming. Take the quilting stitches out, leaving the thread long enough that you can do a couple of stitches and tie it off. Then you can start your machine quilting from those places once you have replaced the blocks, batting and backing. Just take your time. it will be well worth it. Looks like a lovely quilt.