That is such a beautiful quilt. I would patch it. You have some great suggestions here. I like the idea of putting a label on the back to cover the hole.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!
Your quilt is beautiful. I'm so sorry that your dog found it something to eat!!!
I have 3 dogs and they have chewed on way too many items as well!

JJs,I wouldn't have a pet if all I did was discipline it to death. My beautiful rescue dog is full of mischief and it's me that has learned to not leave tempting items in her path.

Dang! If I see this correctly, that pup went right for the middle, huh? Well, is the backing intact...isn't that what we're seeing beneath the damage? I would replace the top three or four pieces and the batting as previously suggested...by hand. And for the backing, if needed, I'd applique something that would tell the tale...a heart-shape, preferably made of gold colored fabric! By the way, that really is an attractive quilt...you did a fine job on it the first time...you'll get it back in shape...no doubts here!

haha

bellaboo - do you assume that we don't have a pet?
believe me, we do - a small bundle that has the run of the house - she has never (knock on wood) chewed up anything....
3/4 pappilon and 1/4 jack russel - so you can just about imagine that she has lots of energy.... except she won't chase the stupid chipmunks in the yard!

she's just a good girl - I'd say it out loud, but she knows when she hears 'good girl' that we're talking about her!!

you know, i might be tempted to write on the back patch, "this is where that no-good pup, (add his name here), ate his way through, 2010. every quilt needs a history.

I'd probably take some of the fabrics that are in the quilt and make a relatively large lazy daisy and applique it, and some leaves meandering around a stem...all from the fabrics already in the quilt...
it is a pretty one~!~

Okay! I would put a heart shaped patch over the damage and love it forever. ( along with the puppy) Animal Lover! :thumbup:

I would trim around the hole, leaving a 1/2" next to the seam lines along those 4 pieces, removing the quilting as needed. Make a new block of the 4 half square triangle units, turn under the seam allowance around the edges, replace the batting piece and stitch the new block down by hand. Then I would resew the quilting :D:D:D
I think it will be an easier job than you think, and only a magnifying glass will show where the patch is...at an arms length, no one but you will see it :wink:

You can Elmers glue baste around the edge of the patch to help hold it in place while you stitch it down.
I would also consider basting the batting patch to the rest of the batting too, to make sure it doesn't shift.