littlehud

That is such a beautiful quilt. I would patch it. You have some great suggestions here. I like the idea of putting a label on the back to cover the hole.

Jim's Gem

Welcome to the board from Southern California!
Your quilt is beautiful. I'm so sorry that your dog found it something to eat!!!
I have 3 dogs and they have chewed on way too many items as well!

BellaBoo

JJs,I wouldn't have a pet if all I did was discipline it to death. My beautiful rescue dog is full of mischief and it's me that has learned to not leave tempting items in her path.

Bobbinwinder

Dang! If I see this correctly, that pup went right for the middle, huh? Well, is the backing intact...isn't that what we're seeing beneath the damage? I would replace the top three or four pieces and the batting as previously suggested...by hand. And for the backing, if needed, I'd applique something that would tell the tale...a heart-shape, preferably made of gold colored fabric! By the way, that really is an attractive quilt...you did a fine job on it the first time...you'll get it back in shape...no doubts here!

Chasing Hawk

haha

JJs

bellaboo - do you assume that we don't have a pet?
believe me, we do - a small bundle that has the run of the house - she has never (knock on wood) chewed up anything....
3/4 pappilon and 1/4 jack russel - so you can just about imagine that she has lots of energy.... except she won't chase the stupid chipmunks in the yard!

she's just a good girl - I'd say it out loud, but she knows when she hears 'good girl' that we're talking about her!!

butterflywing

you know, i might be tempted to write on the back patch, "this is where that no-good pup, (add his name here), ate his way through, 2010. every quilt needs a history.

aliaslaceygreen

I'd probably take some of the fabrics that are in the quilt and make a relatively large lazy daisy and applique it, and some leaves meandering around a stem...all from the fabrics already in the quilt...
it is a pretty one~!~

sewhappy57

Okay! I would put a heart shaped patch over the damage and love it forever. ( along with the puppy) Animal Lover! :thumbup:

amma

I would trim around the hole, leaving a 1/2" next to the seam lines along those 4 pieces, removing the quilting as needed. Make a new block of the 4 half square triangle units, turn under the seam allowance around the edges, replace the batting piece and stitch the new block down by hand. Then I would resew the quilting :D:D:D
I think it will be an easier job than you think, and only a magnifying glass will show where the patch is...at an arms length, no one but you will see it :wink:

You can Elmers glue baste around the edge of the patch to help hold it in place while you stitch it down.
I would also consider basting the batting patch to the rest of the batting too, to make sure it doesn't shift.