Find some old looking material, remake the block using the pattern that's there, and do QAYG method. I had to repair an quilt that a dog chewed. Not as much fun as making a new quilt, but it will work. Good luck!

Oh, I feel your devistation! But look at the bright side!
You have a chance to add to the story of the quilt for a future chapter!
I would flatten out the quilt and make it as clost to what it was. Then find a piece of material that would look right with the rest of the quilt. Then draw out something large enough to cover the area and using something like steam-a-seam lite (for applique)apply the patch over the area, and then do the same on the back. Use a matching thread to stitch the patch down. You could use a wheel pattern or a heart with a broken zig zag down the center of it. Look at the mishap as a way to add to your experience. This is how I have learned over my many years of sewing!! Good luck and don't forget to show us the outcome. A big hug for sympathy and encouragement!

You can use a piece of fine soft tulle for the first part and be careful not to try and bring the torn edges together if they no longer fit. This will help keep your quilt flat as you patch it up. Good luck. Take your time and you can do it.

OMG David, I am so sorry...the only thing I have to offer you is a cyber hug (how lame is that) My heart is sad for you :(

Hi David! So, so sorry. I can't even imagine how that sound made you feel. I am really impressed with the "fixes" you have received and in no way am I experienced enough to dispute these great quilters. But, I just had a thought! Wouldn't it be nice to put a piece on that spot with a photo of your grandma and some information about her and her quilt? The photo quilts I have seen are really memorable and if you did this it could make a "mistake" a really great thing. Just my thoughts. Good luck and happy stitching. Please let us see it when you have it done. Yolanda Wood River

OK here is what I did with a $4.00 king quilt I found at GW.
It had a hole the size of a silver doller all the way through like
yours. I started with a piece of batting bigger then the hole to
fill it up. The added fiber glue around the edge and just tacked
it on both sides. Then I found a patch close to the color for
the top square and patched it in the seams as best as I could.
On the back tear I put a heart shape top patch applique stitch,
and then made it a label with the info as to date, and discovery
data. Not perfect but came out better then I expected, and I
have to even hunt for the repair on the front.

Silver Lining: Think of it as a blessing, now you can say that you AND your grandmother BOTH worked on this quilt. How cool is that!

David-please show us a bigger pic. I might have fabric to ad to your lovely old quilt. Judy

What I would do is; pick a fabric for the top that goes with the rest,larger than the hole, batting large enough to fill the hole, and backing fabric a little larger than the hole. I'd start with the backing; hand sew your patch, whip stitch the batting , then add the top patch, by hand,I use the back sides of fabrics sometimes if I want a faded look.
Don't worry, with a little patience, and some hand work it'll be fine.
Good luck

You ROCK Debbie! Hope one of you can post the before and after pics here.