luvstoquilt

I agree with Tartan. Cheddar by Marcus will likely match.

Kitsie

Can you use a piece of fabric from the back and put a label or applique on the back to replace it?

HettyB

Speaking as a textile restorer/conservator and commenting under the impression that this quilt will not be used: please don't cut, use fusible anything or machine quilt with fancy stitching. Just cover the hole with netting and darn, then cover with a patch of cotton and turn under the edges and hand stitch with very fine silk or cotton and using a very, very fine needle.

Remember to tell your friend that, over the years, the patch will fade at a different rate and colour than the rest of the quilt.

As for the binding - if you go over the old, secure any lose edges and attach the new binding to the quilt by hand because years from now if the quilt requires further work, it will be easier for the restorer/conservator to remove it and hand stitching is kinder than machine stitching.

jillmc

Thank you, Hetty. The quilt will not be used, as far as I know. I am not touching the worn areas on the quilt-just the binding. If you think cutting the corners on a diagonal will compromise the quilt, I will revisit that with the owner. I did plan to hand stitch the binding on top and bottom sides-the fabric may be too delicate along those edges for machine stitches
Thank you so much for your input!