Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
Is there a reason why you can't patch it first? Seems to me that would make it disappear if you match the backing fabric closely.
It's such a lovely piece of art that no one will do much careful examination of the back. It's the front that catches the eye.
That is where my thinking was going also. Mend the area, then quilt it, and it should scarcely be noticeable. Good luck, it's a beauty!