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alleyoop1 05-23-2013 05:23 AM

I'd try with some small fabric pieces using tea dye or diluted bleach until I got close enough to use. If the quilt is hand quilted, then you should do the same. If it's machine quilted then try on a sample to duplicate it and go for it. You have quite a challenge before you but you will feel really good when it is done.

sarge1 05-23-2013 05:49 AM


Originally Posted by ArtsyOne (Post 6080109)
Wow, I give you a lot of credit for trying! If it isn't possible to replace the three damaged blocks, you could also remove the entire row and end up with a smaller quilt. Any blocks that can be salvaged from the removed row could be used to cover a pillow. Or, as you originally thought, make a teddy bear. Although it's ideal to try to save a quilt, sometimes it just isn't possible and we shouldn't feel guilty when it can't be done.

Thanks, I absolutely agree.

Cagey 05-23-2013 06:07 AM

Looks like a huge challenge - good luck with the project. Let us see the results.

ptquilts 05-23-2013 06:13 AM

I would not chastise you AT ALL if you decided to make pillows out of the good blocks. Best of luck in whatever you decide.


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