i have repaired some old quilts also, i had one baby quilt that was simply worn out...but repair i did, and the woman was thrilled and paid handsomely for it...i have had a couple that were definite challenges. at times i offer to make a new one in place, but they always want the old one...i really hate it when they show up...just too much stress worrying about whether or not the fix will be ok...so far (about 4 or 5 years now) each one has been graciously accepted but that does not diminish the stress. i do not (offer) or suggest such a thing but i do accept it when it happens ;-)