I have this quilt from a friend. Her's husband's grandmother made it. There are two dates, 1925 and 1927, which are believed to be the start and finish dates.
Lots of velvet and what I believe is silk. Miles of hand embroidery. Hand tied with embroidery floss.
Some of the non-velvet patches are completely frayed. I know that a fusible webbing could be slipped behind them, but it looks to me like the fabric is simply wearing out on the whole quilt.
It hasn't been abused, but has obviously been used and loved.
What do you think? Should I try to repair it? If so, how? Or would it be better to recommend that she figure out a way to safely display it without disturbing it any further? Any recommendations for display?