Originally Posted by
dunster
I'm sorry, but I have to ask... Is this really what you want to do? Attach 20 beautiful, vintage, Dresdens that you have saved from a friend's mother's stash... to an old faded black comforter? Won't the black continue to fade in other places? Wouldn't you really rather make a nice new quilt out of them? Please forgive me if I am out of line... maybe the black comforter is nicer than what I envision from the description...
No, not at all. That is the problem, the comforter is in perfect condition except for the faded areas. The batting hasn't shifted, the material isn't thin and it is a warm cuddly comforter. If I were rich I wouldn't bother trying to improve the appearance of the comforter; I'd just pitch it and get a new one. There are many years left in this comforter so much I would like the ease of machine appliqueing I believe I willl go with what seems to be the majority opinion and hand sew them. Thank you so very much for your interest.