Originally Posted by jencarter

I'm new to these forums and a relatively inexperienced quilter, so I can't comment really on your specific techniques. But I do love vintage quilts, especially when they've been lovingly repaired/preserved. My opinion on the batting would be to keep with whatever materials are used in the top. Are the materials mostly cotton? I think I would keep with cotton then. If they're a mix of both cotton and other materials, I would use whatever you normally use and are comfortable working with. Also, if it were me, I would repair or replace the loose/frayed blocks if possible since once the quilt is out of your hands, you don't really know how it will be used/treated in the future. Making it as stable as possible will help to ensure it's longevity.

And I would LOVE to see a photo!