Originally Posted by quilt addict
I have an attachment to old quilts. i have purchased some that need help. I haven't gotten to it. I hope to learn some repair techniques when i get to it. Most of them are in such bad shape they are not really worth the time or effort if you were interested in monetary return. I agree though that they should be loved and if they can be saved with alittle work and you will love them when done, why not do it?
Good luck and look forward to pictures.
I feel exactly the same about old quilts...most of the ones I have need some repair, and as soon as I get some time (when????) I'll be working on them. They are in OK shape, good enough for the grandkids to sit on the floor or take a nap under, or to take in the car, so I can't stand to throw them out or see someone else discard them. I have 4 of those, plus one that's in very good condition, and one other that's kind of special, and I posted some info on it in another thread...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-41762-1.htm
This is a green and red quilt from the 1880s that I will be fixing up. You can read the thread. Some really good suggestions for fixing old quilts.