Repairing old hanky butterfly quilt-- NEWBEE!

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02-23-2013, 08:25 AM

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greensleeves

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I have repaired an old quilt using the exact method you described and it worked just fine, catch a bit of the batting in your stitches. Amazing work for a first quilt. Also want to say, I am in the process of making that same butterfly from old hankies. The hankies will always wear more easily than the surrounding fabrics since they are so thin to begin with--maybe daughter needs to display only this quilt and have another one made for her to use.

02-23-2013, 09:33 AM

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Valleypeach

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Originally Posted by Minnesewta-sam

I think I would attempt to leave the exiting butterfly as is and stabilize it so it don't deteriorate further...then applique a larger, darker butterfly over it. I enjoy challenges such as this...Crazy? Maybe.

Wow, i am so appreciative of all the advise! When you say stabilze, are you referring to something specific? Thank you!