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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

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Originally Posted by galvestonangel

Definitely fix it. I hope someone can estimate the age, I'm not that nowledgable

once any NEW work is done to it..the OLD age won't matter..it will be considered a quilt made in 2011! The fabrics however are from different decades. Mainly 60's. Some also appear to not be 100% cotton, but a poly blend.

This is true in some cases, but not all....the term restoration refers to a method to repairing that uses only period fabrics and techniques. This is why so many of us are suggesting the removal of one or more rows to use those fabrics to repair the center area. This does not affect the original value (which is not a great consideration in this quilt's case)...and you are right, the newest fabric in the quilt is the date of the quilt, but the majority of the fabrics in the quilt pictured are from the 40s (small florals and overall calicos) and 50s (the geometrics).... the sashing, batting and possibly backing are from the 60s. I think it is possible the backing was purchased earlier, which is a common thing to have happened in the old days... people bought the thread, and backing and stored them with the blocks...I have two family quilts that were done like that, the blocks, the batting, the thread and a free thimble (with store advertisement) were all in the box together. (backing and thread were $2.30 in the 20s)

LOOKS LIKE ITS WORTH SAVING. AS SUGGEST CUT THE BORDERS OFF NAND REBIND. REPAIR THE 4 PATCHES WHEE NECESSARY

Yup it's rough, but I'd try and fix it.

I love old quilts and the stories they have woven into them. Wouldn't it be great if it could be restored? I must admit, however, I enjoy making quilts, not repairing them. Hope you find someone who likes both. :)

what ever you decision is and there is a lot of honest input what a wonderful quilt you will have it would be nice if you knew the history BUT now you can make you own history with it very good luck with it

I would attempt to repair it.

I think it is worth saving. It's very pretty

You would get great joy out of fixing it.
Go for it.

Actually I don't think you should try to save it; just package it up and send to me and I'll think of something !

I have one that belonged to someone long ago....don't know how I ended up with it but it needs work. Just haven't done anything with it. When I was in my mid 20's and the mother of 2 young girls we would take that quilt to the local lake to sunbathe on and play !

Once you get it re conditioned please post photos !

I would take it apart maybe and recreate a smaller copy of the quilt...of course using the good blocks and perhaps using the not so good blocks to make a scrappy binding?