If you are not able to "save it" by sewing the seams and you find the only thing you can do is cut it apart, try cutting & framing a square section for yourself and to give to family or try making smaller quilts for wall hangings out of it for yourself and family. I know the decision cannot be easy.

After a second look at the pictures-it is a rather big quilt and very lovely. How is the fabric holding up? It does look like it's only the seams.


I guess I'm not as sentimental as others. If it can't be easily repaired as a quilt, I'd cut it up and make several stuffed animals out of it or pillows with the better parts. Your MIL had already decided to thow it away. Then give one to MIL and the rest to the grandkids with a note as to where the fabric came from-if MIL likes the idea.

I know in my family, nobody would be interested in a framed piece of a quilt from great grandma's time. They don't have a quilter bone in their bodies.

But it is completely up to you. You know your family, their likes and decorating styles. You've been given many wonderful suggestions. Please let us know what you decide. I'm curious.

I was given a quilt that my great, great grandmother made and it was very ragged. At that time I had no idea how to repair it. To me it looked beyond repair. I cut out the areas that were less ragged into 10X10 pieces and framed them. I gave one them to by brothers and my uncle for Christmas and they loved.

I think if I couldn't repair it, I'd try to make a smaller quilt or maybe a wall hanging.

If it was me, I think I would say it's probably seen better days, I would cut a piece and frame it under glass, with a plaque saying who and when it was made. Honor it in a special place.

I agree with this posting, but I would also photograph it (more formally in its entirety) and include those photos in the framing... you know, matted with several "windows".

Good luck.

Are there enough good sections that you could re-make into small baby quilts for her grand- or great-grand babies-to-come?
Labeling them to reflect their beginnings? .....

She was going to throw it out ... turn her trash-into-treasure for her ...

Please keep us posted on what you decide. If it were mine I would try to repair it, or cut it down into a smaller quilt. Framing a block is also an excellent idea. I received one as a gift and it is hanging in my sewing room. I love it. Good luck with your decision.

I took an old quilt with permission and cut it up and framed the pieces for each of my family members. If you want I could show you pictures but I have to find them.

Pam H, I would make your MIL a sweatshirt jacket. They are warm and you can be very creative in your design. I would repair the quilt and have it quilted and displayed in a glass case.
Just my opinnion. Eiltcoq.