I love watching the conversations on this board. There are too many to keep up with. But everyone is so friendly and helpful. I just wanted to say thank you.

Now, I have a quilt top that DH grandmother made 30 years ago, then after a fire 17 yrs ago and bad washing decisions, an amish friend quilted it.
Now the fabric is falling apart. Because of who made it and the history of it, I hate to just throw it out. What would you do with it?
My kids don't really want it, and DH said whatever I decide is ok.

I would recover it and use it again

My niece has one like that, it was my sisters growing up and now her daughther has it, its in rough shape, so its keep on the back of a chair as decoration in her daughters room which would be my sisters granddaughter. Nice room decor.

I have seen pieces of old quilts framed and also made into teddy bears,etc., or display it in one of those glass top coffee tables

I have one that grandma called her "Everyday quilt". It was on their bed everyday of the year which meant that it got washed at least 24 times a year maybe more even though she used it as a bedspread unless company was coming. It's the same way with just bits of the original blocks around the quilted edge. I wouldn't part with it for anything. I put it on the back of a chair, or folded on top of a blanket chest. I also threaten with bodily harm anyone that might think to use it.

I had to put mine away that were old and frail. If I left them out DH would use them. He just couldn't understand why I didn't want them used as he sat with his toes poking thru the hole in the quilt.

i had a couple quilts that my grandmother had made and they were used and tattered and torn. I turned them into teddy bears and gave one to my mom and each of her 4 brothers. You can also frame them.

I did a zigzag on the seams of mine that was falling apart. It gets put on the wall in the winter time to help insulate the mobile home we live in.

My Aunt gave my mother a very old and very loved quilt. She didn't know what do do with it. I suggested a jacket. There was enough to make 2 jackets, so I got 1 of them. It is my favorite jacket. I get compliments every time I wear it. It was quilted onto a sweatshirt, very warm. Mom didn't wear hers, so I got it. It is like having my aunts arms around me every time I wear it. She is very special to me.

You could also make some darling pillows in different shapes and still have the quilt in a different shape and use.