Is it worth saving?
#71
I'm new to quilting also. I have seen many pictures of quilts like that and worse, and the people have used them as fabric to make things out of like teddy bears and such. Looked really cool and you can cut around the damage.
#72
If it makes you happy to bring this quilt back to life, go for it. It doesn't look in so bad a shape as to not be repairable.
You will also learn alot by taking this project on. It is a cute quilt and worth the care you are offering it! As for age?
peace
You will also learn alot by taking this project on. It is a cute quilt and worth the care you are offering it! As for age?
peace
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Originally Posted by scrappy2
Judy,
What kind of stuff do you get to get the aging stains out?
What kind of stuff do you get to get the aging stains out?
#75
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by scrappy2
Judy,
What kind of stuff do you get to get the aging stains out?
What kind of stuff do you get to get the aging stains out?
#76
Your plan is the way to go but remember, if you're going to tie it use something as filler that will not separate. That's what our predecessors did when making a tied quilt/comforter. They used old quilts, worn out blankets or clothing, etc. "Saving" a quilt
is a lot of fun.
Do you have the funky fabrics you need? I have some, PM if you need any.
is a lot of fun.
Do you have the funky fabrics you need? I have some, PM if you need any.
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Originally Posted by AprilG
Originally Posted by romanojg
I'd definitely repair it. I rescued one recently fromt the 20 to 30's and I have to repair part of it and just got stuff to get the aging stains out of it. This quilt still has alot of long years of comfort to give.
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Originally Posted by Evie
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by plmsmith
Yes all quilts are worth saving
#79
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Originally Posted by scrappy2
Originally Posted by romanojg
I'd definitely repair it. I rescued one recently fromt the 20 to 30's and I have to repair part of it and just got stuff to get the aging stains out of it. This quilt still has alot of long years of comfort to give.
What kind of stuff do you get to get the aging stains out?
#80
I have two of these-there were made by my great grandmother and grandmother. I had not the first clue as to how to fix them, and one of my best friends is about to help me tackle it.
Good luck-I feel it is definitely worth the work.
Donna
Good luck-I feel it is definitely worth the work.
Donna
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