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    Old 05-23-2016, 04:51 PM
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    My brother in law has a quilt that his grandmother made. So its getting old. I would guess it was made in early 1960's.

    It has been through the ringer and he just don't want to let it go. My sis asked me if I could patch it, just to keep it alive and around. They are thinking to use it as a utility quilt. They know it's had a good life, but still want to hang onto it.

    I have some ideas, but I know you guys and gals here are full of alot of good information.

    Here are some pictures... holes completely through. No applique will solve this . I am thinking just patch the spots with big blocks of fabric. Possibly putting in some more batting.

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    Old 05-23-2016, 05:00 PM
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    Pretty nice size holes. Can you trim the batting to have straight edges that you can whip stitch a new piece to? Then you can put a new fabric patch on it. As it is old, I think just a good patch on top and bottom if needed would give it a
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    Old 05-23-2016, 05:13 PM
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    i have a quilt with the same issue... that is the way i plan on fixing mine.
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    Old 05-23-2016, 08:50 PM
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    I have one of my grandmothers that was "well loved"--my Mom used it as the mattress pad on her sleeper-sofa! And it was a mess by then. I plan to use the salvageable parts as a bear if my daughter has a child--that way it stays in the family. My SIL used one like that to make little hearts for the Christmas tree that she gave to all the family as a memento of her grandmother.
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    cj sews and quiltingshorttimer both have great ideas.
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    Old 05-24-2016, 04:01 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jane Quilter
    cj sews and quiltingshorttimer both have great ideas.
    I totally agree.
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    Old 05-24-2016, 04:50 AM
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    l had to repair my dd'quilt that her puppy chewed holes in.l removed a whole section where the most damage occured, unstitching the front, trimming the batting, then cutting the backing so it had some seam allowance. l remade that top area with similar fabrics in squares cut to size & attatched seaming the usual way ( reaching through that large hole from back. l then basted in batting, and patched the back up, just top sewing it through all layers, and added appropriate quilting lines to go with what existed. Next, the smaller holes l patched as the others have already suggested.
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    I would just wash it gently in the bath tub then hang or lay flat to dry (I drape quilts over laundry baskets then turn a fan on) and then put it on display on a quilt rack or a shelf. Attach a label for future generations. I have several antique quilts (not from family) that are beyond repair. They're my favorites.
    stitch678 -- My grandson's dog chewed a hole in a quilt I made for him. I embroidered a patch from a fabric that wasn't in the original quilt. The patch said "Alvin did this!"
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    Old 05-24-2016, 07:37 AM
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    I would let the holes be part of the quilt. Hand bind the holes and let them be different size eyelets all over the quilt. I repaired an old quilt like this to keep it original with no new fabric added. I call it Quilt Lace.
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    Originally Posted by Onebyone
    I would let the holes be part of the quilt. Hand bind the holes and let them be different size eyelets all over the quilt. I repaired an old quilt like this to keep it original with no new fabric added. I call it Quilt Lace.
    A truly original and unique idea!

    The quilt looks like it has given long and faithful service.

    If you want to continue to use it - What about using garments that are showing some wear for patches? I would be willing to guess that most of the fabric is getting fragile. I think I would just put patches on both sides of the holes - sew down the rips and tears so they don't get any bigger.

    From the little bit I can see of it in the photograph - I am thinking this was made as an "everyday/utility" quilt to be used.

    My Mom did a lot of mending and patching of overalls - her "rule" was - patch it twice - after that it got put into "salvage" pile - the backs of the legs were then used for patches.

    I don't know - when is it time to let a quilt go? People wear(buy!!!!!!) jeans that have more holes than that.
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