Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I would let the holes be part of the quilt. Hand bind the holes and let them be different size eyelets all over the quilt. I repaired an old quilt like this to keep it original with no new fabric added. I call it Quilt Lace.
A truly original and unique idea!
The quilt looks like it has given long and faithful service.
If you want to continue to use it - What about using garments that are showing some wear for patches? I would be willing to guess that most of the fabric is getting fragile. I think I would just put patches on both sides of the holes - sew down the rips and tears so they don't get any bigger.
From the little bit I can see of it in the photograph - I am thinking this was made as an "everyday/utility" quilt to be used.
My Mom did a lot of mending and patching of overalls - her "rule" was - patch it twice - after that it got put into "salvage" pile - the backs of the legs were then used for patches.
I don't know - when is it time to let a quilt go? People wear(buy!!!!!!) jeans that have more holes than that.