Repairing old quilts
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Repairing old quilts
Does anyone have any advice on repairing old quilts? I have a couple of quilts probably made in the 50s that have holes in them. I would guess I could just applique patches over the holes, but should I find older fabric to do so? I've never worked wtih aged fabric before, any helpful hints?
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I have repaired several "old" quilts. I find fabric that looks like it belongs in the quilt. Then, I cut a piece the size of the "holey" fabric plus 1/4" for the seam and then I do one of two things. Either I iron, the quarter inch under and gently sew the new piece (by hand) into the area right on top of the old one OR I gently remove the damaged piece and sew the new piece (by hand) into the spot. Both have worked well and no one can tell the difference. I wash the fabric I am going to use and starch it and iron it. Hope this gives you some ideas.
#3
I have repaired several "old" quilts. I find fabric that looks like it belongs in the quilt. Then, I cut a piece the size of the "holey" fabric plus 1/4" for the seam and then I do one of two things. Either I iron, the quarter inch under and gently sew the new piece (by hand) into the area right on top of the old one OR I gently remove the damaged piece and sew the new piece (by hand) into the spot. Both have worked well and no one can tell the difference. I wash the fabric I am going to use and starch it and iron it. Hope this gives you some ideas.
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There is an excellent book written on this subject called Quilt Restoration A Practical Guide by Camille Dalphond Cognac. I was very fortunate to met the author at Quilt Market in 1994. She covers various reasons of when to save and other suggestion of when not to save.
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