As indicated in my post re. favorite quilts on the to-do wish list, the quilt I long to make is a grandmother's flower garden (GFG). i recently was the successful bidder in an online auction for a so-called vintage GFG quilt. i have no idea when it was made, but judging from some of the fabrics, I would guess anywhere from the 1940s-1960s.
It's quite clean, but, as advertised, some of the hexagons are worn out and worn through, and the thin cotton batting is poking out.
It's fine, now because the quilt is clean and fresh, but my question is should I attempt repairs so it can be cleaned in the future or encase it in plastic to protect it against dust, dogs, cats, and the almost certain need to clean it further on down the road? The plastic route seems so wrong.
Thanks,
Fran
Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt
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Closeup of worn hexagon--green flower
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Closeup of worn detail--red flower
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