Wow, what a great repair job you did on that block. I can hardly believe it is the same block except of course for the fact that it has the same fabric and design. If all the repairs that you do look anything like this one, your sister is going to be thrilled. Seriously!!! Thanks for keeping this thread going so that we can see how it all works out. I will certainly continue to follow along so as to find out what techniques you use and how they work out for my future reference. Good luck with the rest of it.

I found a quilt top only (Dresden plate top ) from my husband's grandmother she had made before she passed away in 1932-1933. When I unfolded it some of the creases just disintegrated so fragile. We want it viewable for our sons and children. I like the see through covering idea. Then I plan to secure top to new fabric to secure it more , I am hoping.

maybe someone in US can buy, then mail to you...would that be less expensive?

Watson, if you'd like, I could buy the book and mail it to you if that would be a cheaper option.

Providing you want the book that is :)

Just saw Geri's post.

Great minds, Geri....great minds :)

Redstilettos, I have a PO box in the US. I think I am going to order it and have it sent there, then I'll just pick it up the next time I get there.
Thanks for your kind offer!

Watson

What does the backing look like? Is that also torn and/or very fragile?

In the spirit of "Done is better than perfect", it's done.

It took fusible web, tulle, hand stitching and machine quilting and I did have to do a patch job on the border that I'm not thrilled with, but for the most part I'm happy with how it turned out. I'm surprised at how well the tulle blends in and it will hold all the moth eaten bits of fabric from falling away further. I'm giving it to my sister this afternoon. I hope she's pleased with it.

Watson
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wow! that looks amazing!

Wow! You did an amazing job on that!

Your sister should worship the ground you walk on for the repair/restoration work you did on that quilt.