Repairing a quilted pig

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11-22-2009, 12:19 PM

#11

Shemjo

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Putting the fabric in the sun would fade it, but it would also weaken the fabric. Looks like there are several areal that need help. Good luck!

11-22-2009, 12:24 PM

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bearisgray

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Originally Posted by Ninnie

Good luck, I wouldn't know where to start LOL

Me, either.

It looks like the fabric is very very worn out - what is left of it -

and I would worry about whether there is any strength left in any of the fabric that would hold patches without further damage.

11-22-2009, 01:00 PM

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Maribeth

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How about using the backside of fabric to achieve a faded look :?:

Good luck, someone must really love that pig.

11-22-2009, 01:55 PM

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susiequilt

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How about making a new one?
You might get one hole fixed this week and have another to do next week.

11-22-2009, 01:56 PM

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amma

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Patch up the hole, and then make him a pair of quilted pants?

11-22-2009, 04:12 PM

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joeyoz

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Originally Posted by amma

Patch up the hole, and then make him a pair of quilted pants?

LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That would be cute. :D :D :D :D

11-22-2009, 05:12 PM

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PuffinGin

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Originally Posted by n2scraplvr

Cover the holes with muslin by appliqueing on to the edges of what's already there. You now have a good foundation to applique similar shades of fabric to what was previously there. (Prepare the hole area first by removing unsalvageable pieces). :lol:

I'm of the same opinion as n2scraplvr. I think Piggie is in serious need of extensive skin grafts!

11-22-2009, 05:14 PM

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amma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyoz

Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

Patch up the hole, and then make him a pair of quilted pants?

LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That would be cute. :D :D :D :D

Maybe a matching jacket...they might help the wear on the rest of the little guy :wink:

11-22-2009, 05:27 PM

#19

nellebelles

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This little piggie looks like it was made from a "cutter" quilt (an old quilt that is too damaged to be useful for anything else except to be cut up and re-purposed). Part of it's charm is that it has holes or rough spots in it. That hole on the back surely is too large, though! I think I would do the same as has been suggested before--build a foundation and applique' something over that area.