grammatjr

I found these: https://www.anniescatalog.com/quilti...=609&type_id=T
http://www.novascotiaquilts.com/2013...from-kits.html

A friend said: "I’m very interested in what you find out from others about the Grandma’s quilt that needs finishing. I too have several quilts in this same situation. (Embroidery was therapy for my mother and sister.) I’ve washed one finished quilt numerous times thinking the blue would come out over time (perhaps it has lightened a little, but not much). One of them I just went ahead and finished, ignoring the blue ink, but it really disappoints me every time I look at it! I have enough blocks to finish another one, but I’ve shelved it, because I don’t want to waste my time only to be disappointed. I would love to hear what you learn!"

nativetexan

this is what I meant. someone here used it and was very happy http://retroclean.com/retroclean/

grammatjr

thanks, I will check it out

Buckeye Rose

I recently finished a quilt top that my mother had made (and stuffed away in a chest) before she died. It was a huge broken star pattern and was beautiful. But on closer inspection I found that her seams didn't match well and the top didn't lay flat in some areas, others it was fine. I really didn't want to change or fix anything she had done, because that would have made the top my work and not hers, so I did what I had to do to get it finished. It wasn't perfect, but that was ok....my mother made the top and I was grateful to be given the opportunity to finish it. My family is able to admire her work (not seeing the mistakes like I do) and enjoy the quilt on their bed!

tessagin

I agree with others. Do what you can with her touch still there and add yours. You could add a label about her work if there isn't one and just add completed with your info like "Carrying on the love or continuing the love"

ckcowl

The marks aren't going to come out, back in the day they figured your embroidery thread covered them. Especially since the fabric is a poly blend. I would not try to change/ fix her work. Simply finish it and return it, she didn't ask you to fix it, she asked to finish it.

bearisgray

That would be a tough one for me.

Are you getting paid for this? or is it a labor of love?

I think I would suggest to the family that the blue stamp marks will probably not come out, but to change anything on this quilt at this point would be a major undo of grandma's work.

I think I would just mention it, and then suggest binding it, or whatever is needed to finish it off.

luvstoquilt

I have one my grandmother made and it does finally go away after several sashings. I think it is beautiful just the way it is.

rj.neihart

I'm sorry if this sounds harsh...it is a BEAUTIFUL quilt, yet the smell from the age must be a bit bad since it's never been washed!? I've restored several older quilts - washing one will usually take that blue out. Guess it's a matter of preference.

Seaside gal

I would leave it as it is. It's a beautiful quilt.

My only other thought when I looked at the quilt was that I would consider putting a sturdy cotton lace by the sashing to cover the words printed there. I think a quilt like this will not be washed frequently.

I would ask the owner what is preferred and go with that.