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Cathie_R 07-24-2010 07:30 AM

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Here's a couple of pictures of a Dresden Plate quilt that I refurbished last year. I bought the quilt in an antique shop and it was in very poor condition but to pretty to be classified as a "cutter" quilt for crafts. It is probably 1930's era. A "lot" of the blades for the quilt had frayed or completely disintigraged. I replaced those with fabric that I had from my collection of vintage fabrics. I think I did a pretty good job. The quilt is very soft and cuddly but I believe it should only be used for display as some of the fabrics are still fragile. I have a lot of time and effort in this quilt but I believe it was well worth saving. What do you think? Thanks for looking.

Polly C 07-24-2010 07:33 AM

All I can say is WOW! Yes, you certainly did the right thing in preserving it. Display & treasure it.

icon17 07-24-2010 07:43 AM

Boy are you lucky to have that wonderful quilt!!! You did great work. I have a Gramas garden quilt top or just a part that my mom made and need to save it too. but its hand stiched and I'am not sure what to do.

Originally Posted by Cathie_R
Here's a couple of pictures of a Dresden Plate quilt that I refurbished last year. I bought the quilt in an antique shop and it was in very poor condition but to pretty to be classified as a "cutter" quilt for crafts. It is probably 1930's era. A "lot" of the blades for the quilt had frayed or completely disintigraged. I replaced those with fabric that I had from my collection of vintage fabrics. I think I did a pretty good job. The quilt is very soft and cuddly but I believe it should only be used for display as some of the fabrics are still fragile. I have a lot of time and effort in this quilt but I believe it was well worth saving. What do you think? Thanks for looking.


Blue Bell 07-24-2010 07:47 AM

It is beautiful and you did the right thing by saving the quilt.

brenda21 07-24-2010 07:52 AM

Gorgeous

dphelps 07-24-2010 08:03 AM

I agree, you did the right thing in preserving the quilt. It is gorgeous. You did a beautiful job.

ann clare 07-24-2010 08:05 AM

Beautiful quilt

hotdogravenb 07-24-2010 09:27 AM

Did a great job, must have took a while, but very nice.

redquilter 07-24-2010 10:42 AM

Yes, definitely worth the TLC you gave it. Looks wonderful.

kwiltkrazy 07-24-2010 11:04 AM

It was definitely worth the effort. It turned out great.


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