I have a quilt top that my great-grandmother made and I want to finish it and not change the way she made it. She hand-pieced it, so some of the blocks are frayed and slipping apart. One friend suggested sewing machine stitching the blocks together, but I think that might put even more stress on the old fabric. Another friend suggested using embroirdery thread and cross-stitching the blocks together.She thought that would keep the fabric from pulling apart and keep the antique look.Do any of you have any ideas on the best way to finish this quilt top so that it can be handed on down?