What in the world to do
#22
Originally Posted by seamstome
If it was me, it would be out of here. This is not a family heirloom. While she might love it, everything has its life.
Interesting - I like that approach too.
#23
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I would ask her if there is a reason she wants it repaired & if it isn't a keep sake thing, I would offer to make her a new one & maybe a pillow case to keep that one in. Then offer to let her pick the fabric & pattern for a new one. Also offer to let her help you make it.
#24
I am a Step Mom so understand your problem. I think maybe you could salvage enough to make a small wall hanging of the original fabric, it means something to her, and maybe try to involve her making another quilt.
#25
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Probably depending on how old she is, I'd have her come to my house, get out a needle and thread and show her how. Then she can do it. I'm assuming she's over 12 so she could easily learn to do it herself.
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Then offer to make her a quilt, if you want. :) She obviously appreciates this one.
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Then offer to make her a quilt, if you want. :) She obviously appreciates this one.
#26
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I trimmed off all the old binding and trimmed the borders down where they were fraying.. replaced the batting and sewed new binding on. Then I FMQ'd the sashing rows and called it a day.
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