Repairing a quilted pig
11-22-2009, 09:04 AM
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My daughter's friend asked if I could repair her pig. It's pretty rough in spots, especially the hind end. It looks like a quilt was cut apart to make the pig.
What would be the best thing to do? Just patch it with squares? Repair the blocks in keeping with the pattern? Help please!
What would be the best thing to do? Just patch it with squares? Repair the blocks in keeping with the pattern? Help please!
11-22-2009, 09:28 AM
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hmm...how about trying to connect the patches for support then an applique over? Hard to tell what it does / would look like.
You could try to make a similar-patched quilt and just put it over what is there, sort of like dressing the pig.
You have a tough fix there, Pam.
You could try to make a similar-patched quilt and just put it over what is there, sort of like dressing the pig.
You have a tough fix there, Pam.
11-22-2009, 10:24 AM
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I think I would sew in by hand a "foundation piece" (in the hole area--sewing the edges of the torn hole to the foundation piece) first to try to minimize the size of the hole and stablize the hole itself so it won't rip out any more..
Then, I would try to find matching (or almost matching) pieces to applique by hand over the hole following the pattern of the blocks.
If that isn't possible, maybe, applique a heart over the spot.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do a great job.
(and post pictures when you're done...)
Then, I would try to find matching (or almost matching) pieces to applique by hand over the hole following the pattern of the blocks.
If that isn't possible, maybe, applique a heart over the spot.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do a great job.
(and post pictures when you're done...)
11-22-2009, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Joan
I think I would sew in by hand a "foundation piece" (in the hole area--sewing the edges of the torn hole to the foundation piece) first to try to minimize the size of the hole and stablize the hole itself so it won't rip out any more..
Then, I would try to find matching (or almost matching) pieces to applique by hand over the hole following the pattern of the blocks.
If that isn't possible, maybe, applique a heart over the spot.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do a great job.
(and post pictures when you're done...)
Then, I would try to find matching (or almost matching) pieces to applique by hand over the hole following the pattern of the blocks.
If that isn't possible, maybe, applique a heart over the spot.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do a great job.
(and post pictures when you're done...)
11-22-2009, 10:28 AM
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Looks like there are several thin areas? I love the put a heart over it, also maybe if you dont want to do curved applique maybe a big patch then do a fancy hand stitch around the edges like in a crazy quilt?
11-22-2009, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Joan
I think I would sew in by hand a "foundation piece" (in the hole area--sewing the edges of the torn hole to the foundation piece) first to try to minimize the size of the hole and stablize the hole itself so it won't rip out any more..
Then, I would try to find matching (or almost matching) pieces to applique by hand over the hole following the pattern of the blocks.
If that isn't possible, maybe, applique a heart over the spot.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do a great job.
(and post pictures when you're done...)
Then, I would try to find matching (or almost matching) pieces to applique by hand over the hole following the pattern of the blocks.
If that isn't possible, maybe, applique a heart over the spot.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do a great job.
(and post pictures when you're done...)
11-22-2009, 11:38 AM
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Cover the holes with muslin by appliqueing on to the edges of what's already there. You now have a good foundation to applique similar shades of fabric to what was previously there. (Prepare the hole area first by removing unsalvageable pieces). :lol:
11-22-2009, 11:51 AM
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I knew I would get some good answers here. :D I didn't think about applying a foundation first but it would cover the holes and re-enforce the edges.
I'll have to find some really faded blues and reds. Or does anyone know how to make new fabric fade really badly? Try rinsing in watered down bleach then washing? That might just weaken the fabric though.
I'll have to find some really faded blues and reds. Or does anyone know how to make new fabric fade really badly? Try rinsing in watered down bleach then washing? That might just weaken the fabric though.
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