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I'm with the naysayers on this. I would let her know that it is in too bad of shape for it to be repaired. Then ask if she wants it back or if she wants you not to bother returning it. If it is the latter, then you can keep the quilt as it is, as a memory of your Grandmother. If she wants it back then you can know that your Grandmother is most certainly agreeing with you, in spirit, not to try to repair it, and not being upset with you over someone who you are not close to and hasn't talked to you in 13 years. Who knows, maybe she suddenly found it in the attic after who knows how many years and wants you to fix it so she can sell it as an antique.... just saying.