dflynn

I made a queen size quilt [trip around the world] for my son 15 years ago. The backing is very thin and has a small tear in the fabric. I had used poly batting which now is very flat. I was thinking of taking the binding off and putting new batting and backing on it and quilting it again.[stitch in the ditch]. Leaving the old batting and backing on. I think the sewing machine will handle the thickness. Do you think this is the way I should go or do think I will run into trouble? How would you save this quilt?

kiffie2413

I'm by no means a pro...but I am pretty well versed in redoing things...lol
How was it originally quilted? Was it stitch in the ditch as well?
I have taken out all of the quilting on a quilt, pulled the layers apart, and gone from there. But it was a time consuming process, and not one I am sure I would do again.
I really don't see why it wouldn't work for you to just add new batting and backing and quilt it. I use Warm and Natural, maybe you could use a batting like that?
Regards
Kif

ckcowl

Sounds like the way I would probably do it, in fact I have put new batting and backings on quilts in the past then requilted. Not for the same reason but it worked fine

Jeanne S

I have never done it but your plan makes sense to me!

Jo C

I did the very same thing with a quilt my mother had made. She had used a sheet for the backing and it kind of just dry rotted! I tore off as much of the sheet, which was in shreds, as I could easily. Then, leavng the rest of the sheet and batting, I backed it and quilted it with stitch in the ditch. I didn't add more batting, but it would have worked just fine if I had. Go for it...!

QuiltnNan

i think you have a good plan.

ann31039

sounds like a plan. go for it.

dflynn

Thanks for your opinions. Going to attempt it. This board is just unbelieveable the best.

Nammie to 7

Be sure to take before and after pictures for us so we can see how it works.

dflynn

OKAY. I have to order the backing and batting