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Phannie1 07-31-2011 04:53 PM

I have my grandmother's quilt. The binding is deteratering. I feel like I could put a new one on but do I need to remove the old first and then add new or can I just overlap them? thanks,

vivoaks 07-31-2011 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by Phannie1
I have my grandmother's quilt. The binding is deteratering. I feel like I could put a new one on but do I need to remove the old first and then add new or can I just overlap them? thanks,

I would like to know, as well. My daughter has a quilt made by my MIL, and it needs a new binding. I'll be watching this post to find out. Thanks for the help!!

erstan947 07-31-2011 05:39 PM

I have 2 that need to be done also. My plan is to remove the old and replace with new. The original is muslin and I'm going to replace it with muslin.

mom-6 07-31-2011 05:45 PM

It's really up to you whether you remove the original binding or not. I think I would rather leave the original binding and just cover it with new.

grammy17 07-31-2011 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by mom-6
It's really up to you whether you remove the original binding or not. I think I would rather leave the original binding and just cover it with new.

I also have one to do. And was told leave the old and cover it.

snipforfun 07-31-2011 06:22 PM

I have had to do this before and I took the old one off. Good argument for stitching the binding down by hand!

Chicca 07-31-2011 06:41 PM

My daughter still has her baby quilt that Great Grandma and Grandma made for her (25 years). I have had to rebind several times and have done both methods...either one works.

Dolores Thompson 07-31-2011 06:46 PM

I would Definitely remove the old binding - the new one will look much nicer and will not affect her design or take away from it - just make sure the material blends in with her work and does not look "modern".
Dolores

jaciqltznok 07-31-2011 06:59 PM


Originally Posted by Phannie1
I have my grandmother's quilt. The binding is deteratering. I feel like I could put a new one on but do I need to remove the old first and then add new or can I just overlap them? thanks,

usually, a new one is put over the old one!

sushi 07-31-2011 07:05 PM

Tho I'm not the person who asked the question, I really appreciate the advice and wisdom y'all shared. Thank you!


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