If it was me, it would be out of here. This is not a family heirloom. While she might love it, everything has its life.

Interesting - I like that approach too.

I would ask her if there is a reason she wants it repaired & if it isn't a keep sake thing, I would offer to make her a new one & maybe a pillow case to keep that one in. Then offer to let her pick the fabric & pattern for a new one. Also offer to let her help you make it.

I am a Step Mom so understand your problem. I think maybe you could salvage enough to make a small wall hanging of the original fabric, it means something to her, and maybe try to involve her making another quilt.

Probably depending on how old she is, I'd have her come to my house, get out a needle and thread and show her how. Then she can do it. I'm assuming she's over 12 so she could easily learn to do it herself.

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Then offer to make her a quilt, if you want. :) She obviously appreciates this one.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I trimmed off all the old binding and trimmed the borders down where they were fraying.. replaced the batting and sewed new binding on. Then I FMQ'd the sashing rows and called it a day.