Originally Posted by MadQuilter

When you say "rips" do you mean that your seams were not sewn with the proper seam allowance or with gaps that came apart during the wash cycle? Or did something happen to rip and damage the seams?

How was the quilt quilted? Tied, Stitch in the ditch, or free motion?
How large are the rips?

Depending on the methode, you can sew the seam closed by hand (whip stitch), add appliques over the holes, or, if the seam does not gap open, you can secure it with a decorative stitch.

Can you show a pic? Don't worry - we all make mistakes from time to time, and I bet this is one you will NEVER make again.