Originally Posted by
Tartan
I think 1930 reproductions would be pretty with it. Something with soft colours as not to over power the embroidered piece. I would add a nice fabric border to the original piece leaving the original intact. I would then sew quilt blocks to go around it to make it a lap sized quilt or baby sized for the grand daughter. How flimsy is the fabric? It might need a light weight fusible on the back to prolong it's life in a quilt.
yes, the fabric will have to have a stabilizer added to the back. It is pretty thin. That way I know it will last for many many years. I've gotta do some errands, but I will try to pick some fabrics tonight for the audition to see how well they go.