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    Old 05-12-2011, 06:30 PM
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    I to have to agree, the quilt is absolutely beautiful. I would try my best to try and preserve the quilt. If your mil needs something more to stay warm I would suggest maybe a simple 4 patch or 9 patch to the sweat shirt as you previously said. It would be newer and would hold up much better than a 70 year old quilt. Good luck with your decision. :):):)
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    Old 05-12-2011, 07:15 PM
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    Whatever gets the quilt loved and used is the most important thing. In my opinion doesn't matter how old or valuable it is if it is hidden away and not used. I think it was meant to be loved.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 04:00 AM
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    OMG... I have a quilt my grandmother made for my mother. It is in a lot worse shape that this one....I found it after my mom passed away. It seems she could not get rid of it sooooooo I won't get rid of it or try to cut it up...not that I could make anything out of it. It is in such bad shape. I will just hold on to it for fond memories. Your quilt is lovely.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 07:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by MissSandra
    personally if i could I would make it into a smaller quilt and keep the torn areas for extra parts.
    I agree - make a smaller quilt with the intact parts (you could reinforce some seams in the process to make sure the "quilt redux" is stabler) and use the other parts for other projects. I am a big proponent of "if it started out as a quilt, do what you can to KEEP it a quilt."

    I'd repair the raggedy blocks as best I could and use these to make a table runner, one-block-wall hanging(s), or other items that won't get much wear. If you use these items for a garment, it'll get washed and used in directions that neither the fabric nor the seams might not be able to withstand at this point in its age.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 08:10 AM
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    How about a baby quilt and a matching teddy bear made from it.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 08:11 AM
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    NO!! I would attempt to patch it!! Very lovely quilt.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 10:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by Pam H
    I have a 70 year old quilt top that belonged to my mil. Her grandmother made it for her when she was a child. It had been quilted a couple of times but now is just a very raggedy quilt top. She was going to throw it away but I kept it.
    I am thinking of making a sweatshirt for my mil with it. I think there is enough of it intact to do this. Would you cut this up or is that some kind of sin? I am sure that she would love it.
    Then there would be the challenge of figuring out how to do it.
    How about making it into pillows? They could be given to relatives....for birthdays or christmas?
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    Old 05-13-2011, 11:03 AM
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    personally I would use the best pieces and frame with the quilts history and give as gifts to family members
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    Old 05-13-2011, 12:00 PM
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    I would repair it and display it somehow. Maybeeven in a quilt museum.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 06:52 PM
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    Enjoy it anyway you choose, it was made to be enjoyed.
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