Thank you both for your responses.
I have searched on the web, but answers were too general. Good or bad, the person who owns the quilt wants it repaired to use. I'm just reluctant to take apart .
The batting is pretty worn, so I may have to replace that.
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Re: Restoring an pld, well used quilt.
20 Apr 2014 21:18 #117423
Hi Pat, beautiful white hair! Can you post a picture so we have a better idea? I think Susan's reply was a good one. One of the ladies on here took a well worn quilt and took pieces still in good shape and made them into (I think) wall hangings that could be given to family members so they could have a piece of what was done by their loved one. Well, that is what I got from the story. I am sure someone will come on here and fix my memory and give you more help.
Blessing from Northwest Indiana, USA
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Re: Restoring an pld, well used quilt.
20 Apr 2014 19:49 #117422
Hi Garrethsgran,
I don't know a thing about your question, and perhaps someone here will know, but a google search for "restoring old quilts" gives a ton of sites with advice. It might be easier to re-create the quilt and just preserve what you have.
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Restoring an pld, well used quilt.
20 Apr 2014 11:46 #117416
A friend has given me a very old and well used quilt to try and restore.
I know on a valuable quilt it is advised to try and follow original pattern and stitches as much as possible.
The backing is very ragged, I have started just removing the top from the back. It is all hand stitched. My question is do you think I should take apart block (about 20") and restore it block by block?
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