Would you do this?
#102
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lumby, British Columbia
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I wouldn't cut it up either. I would find a way to patch it up and and maybe give it back to her. This is what quilting is all about. Patching and sometimes making something from nothing. Good luck.
#103
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Green Bay, WI
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I would not only repair the quilt that was your MIL's but also use it to make a replica quilt to replace it so your MIL would have a newer version to remember both her grandmother and your kindness also.
#104
Originally Posted by sharin'Sharon
I would consider it a treasure and would purchase some bridal tulle (netting) to cover the entire top and stitch it down to preserve the quilt top AS IS - - - NO CUTTING ! !
#105
I also would try to salvage it and have it requilted. It would be a shame to ruin such a masterpiece like this quilt. I have a couple quilts that old that also need to be repaired, but I would never, never cut them up. They were made by my mother and hold a lot of memories for me.
#108
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Port Charlotte, Fl
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Maybe your MIL gave it to you hoping you could fix it somehow and since it's so old it seems a sin to do anything but fix it up in my opinion. I wouldn't know where to start but i bet she'd be surprised if you could fix it and bring it back to her it seems very precious. Good Luck. Sue
#110
I wouldnt cut it up myself, however I do agree with others with trying to repair it and putting it on display. It is old and very fragile but still beautiful and it would always be better in my oppinion to fix it instead of cutting it up. Good luck with your desicion.
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