Old quilt falling apart....
#12
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Southern United States
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Run, really fast and far. I am not a great quilter and would be terrified to attempt making a commissioned quilt. No way would I attempt to repair something. I think the words "this is to far beyond my expertise but I thank you for having enough faith in my ability to ask me" would suffice.
#14
I took old quilts that my grandmother made and cut them up into little bears - all tattered and torn and perfect. My mom, her brothers, and their families will all be able to remember her and her quilts.
#15
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Location: Northern Michigan
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It's a sun bonnet Sue with the other blocks just in a solid color. I really think she just bought it somewhere, and why on earth she did, is totally beyond my understanding. All the solid blocks are just basically shredded. Even the Sun bonnet Sue's are in horrible shape. Actually, it's not something I would enjoy doing, even for myself. I have done repairs on quilts that just needed "help"... Thanks for your opinions!
#17
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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My grandmother used to piece quilt tops from scraps she received for free from a hat factory in the area. She didn't realize that the fabric was very poorly made. It did not hold up well at all, and soon began wearing through. These were not heavily used/washed, either. Just the poorest quality fabric, probably not even available for consumers. In the factory, I think it was bonded to a stiffer backing, for the hat construction. She just used it because it was free. A pity, all that work didn't last.
My point is, some old quilts are not worth saving. And, I appreciate good fabric even more now.
My point is, some old quilts are not worth saving. And, I appreciate good fabric even more now.
#18
IF she is willing to take the stitches out of the top, you can possibly make a small wall quilt out of what remains. Or teach her to do it. Deconstruction takes a lot of work, weeks in my case, and of what sentiment would a copy be?
A quilt made by Rob's grandmother came to me, and once I had enough whole pieces to do something with, I backed them with the finest thinnest inner facing, which gave me some good edges to cut and reassemble.
I think I have some photos
A quilt made by Rob's grandmother came to me, and once I had enough whole pieces to do something with, I backed them with the finest thinnest inner facing, which gave me some good edges to cut and reassemble.
I think I have some photos
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Mt. Vernon, VA
Posts: 145
That is awesome! I can do that with the quilt my mother made for me when I was a small child! I have the shreds in an acid-free box, not wanting to let it go!
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