Originally Posted by
emmah
Do just what you suggested. A new back and binding will keep it from stretching and tearing and make it useable. You can take a picture of what it looks like now, in case anyone is interested in it's history. Also make a new label and indicate it was rebacked on that. I think I am more hurt when some I gift with a quilt doesn't use it, than if they use it and it gets worn. (I want my bed size quilts to be providers of warmth and love, not cold museum pieces.)
Exactly what she said... nothing ticks me off more than to find out that someone to whom I gifted a quilt has "put it up"...they don't get another...