Thank you for sharing this. Yes, the mordants used in some dyes were caustic and resulted in lost fabrics over time.

You did a awesome job and please don't ever let them make you feel bad , it's rightful yours, you did the work !!!

Awesome work and quilt.

Don't feel guilty, as you put many hours of love and patience back into this old masterpiece - it is something to cherish and hope you can bequeath it to someone in your family who will cherish it as much as you have, so it remains a part of the family forever. Bless you for this big task and done so beautifully - it appears to be a new quilt now.

Great job restoring. Looks really nice.

What a wonderful treasure!

You did a wonderful job repairing it. Don't feel quilty, you deserve to have it.

Great job on the repairs, looks like the original piecing. Be proud of your accomplishment and no guilty feelings. It's yours fair and square. Keep and enjoy.

sassy granny

You did a great job repairing this heirloom. Quite a keepsake and since you did the repairs it does belong to you.

What a wonderful labor of love!