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    Old 04-04-2022, 06:59 PM
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    Evening folks.....

    I have a question, has anyone enlarged an old quilt? I was gifted a friendship braid quilt made in 1968, it is between a full and a queen. I'd like to make it into a king, the question is, do I add rows of braid, add a solid border, or not do it at all, its in amazing shape. My friend who gave it to me, said she had added a flange at one time to make it a king, but tired of it, and removed what she added....

    Thanks much!!
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    You could, indeed do that. Look at "quilt as you go" instructions to get an idea of how it's possible. I would really have to want it to tackle it, though. I don't think it would be easy. It might look odd if you don't do it well and find a complimentary fabric for the addition.

    Whether it's a solid or a print, it will need to blend with the colors and patterns of the existing quilt.

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    Old 04-06-2022, 07:38 AM
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    sometimes you only have to add three sides to get the size you need. Think on it.
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    Old 04-06-2022, 08:26 AM
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    It can be done. The good news is if you are not fond of what you do you can always take it out. Personally I think with the right fabric and staying as close as possible to the original design you will have a great quilt. be sure to add the new date so someone down the line will know when the addition was made.
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    Old 04-06-2022, 02:33 PM
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    I would love to see a picture of this ‘vintage’ quilt.

    I guess my husband and I are vintage too, because we’ve been married since 1968!
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    I think I would find close matched fabrics and repeat the pattern, making the new plaits the border so it looks intentional.
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    Old 04-07-2022, 04:48 PM
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    I will take a photo in the light tomorrow....Coincidentally, this was pieced in 1968, by my friends grandmother, as her wedding gift!
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    I have a big stash of fabrics that are similar, and am on the hunt for more!
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    Old 04-07-2022, 04:51 PM
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    I agree, fortunately the pattern is just like a friendship braid, at least that part will be fairly easy....
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    Old 04-07-2022, 04:54 PM
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    Thank you all for your input, i'm excited to take this on!!
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