PaperPrincess

If there's no sentimental value, I would cut them up & make tote bags. I love to use totes as project bags and it wouldn't matter if they were a bit faded. That would add to the charm!

nativetexan

maybe tea dye it? would soften and darken some colors.

nativetexan

http://www.quiltdad.com/2012/02/can-...-be-saved.html
also there is a product called Restoration. annie's closet has it. says it is good. I never used it myself.
Good luck.

quiltingshorttimer

don't think Restoration will do anything about fading although wonderful for cleaning.

My SIL made heart ornaments out of a quilt for all of us one Christmas.

yolajean

This is such an important question. I made a quilt in the late 70s. It is a king-size sampler quilt. I was trying desperately to hand quilt it (while raising 6 children and working). Hand quilting was slow and I was terribly discouraged. I had it pinned and kept it on our bed as is while I tried to work on it. I used a clay-colored fabric, which did fade. There was also a great deal of bearding, which was very discouraging too. It is the only one that did. I have that beautiful quilt in a container and have not finished it. I think it is time to get it out, machine quilt it, use it and love it. So much work already in it.

hybearn8er

I just saw this on line the other day . They make clothes outbof old quilts!Anna
https://www.gq.com/story/emily-bode-...e-nyfw-preview

Teen

Use it till it's shredding is my motto. I have placed quilts in my emergency supply box, trunk of car for emergencies, and in my RV. Hubbie has a quilt in his truck for emergencies, too....or...If it's not sentimental, donate and make new ones.

Jingle

I haven't had that problem as of yet. My Late Son used up several quilts until they were not usable anymore. He loved the quilts I made for him.

carolynjo

If you can't or don't want to use it, donate it to your local police department to use for comfort when children have to be removed from a dangerous home situation. It can stay in the trunk of the cruiser until needed.

jokir44

I've made teddy bears from an old quilt that sold very well at a craft show. Just the other day I saw a short cape made from an old quilt. It was shaped so it wouldn't fall off the shoulders. It just looked like it would be like being wrapped in a warm hug.