bj riley

My friends friend bought this quilt at a yard sale a long time ago. Neither friend wants it now that it is in such bad shape. A few of the squares are just gone but most do not look too bad to mem but what do I know. I have only been a quilter for a few months.
I am thinking I can snip the ties, replace the rotten squares and put on a new batting and back. I would like your opinion. Do you think I would be wasting my time? Also wondering if you can get a feel for its age. Thanks for looking Bj

auntpiggylpn

It has such pretty fabrics in it! I don't have any idea about going about fixing it. I'm positive that someone will come along that will!

countrycousin

I would try to fix it.

Kas

I think that is a great idea. I would use red yarn to re-tie it. I think that red on the aqua is what really gives it punch. Looks like the 60's or 70's to me.

dkabasketlady

I would also try to fix it! It's really very pretty!

karenpatrick

Someone spent a lot of time making it in the first place. I think it's worth saving and I would do it just as you suggested.

dunster

Are all the problems around the edges of the quilt? Is the rest of the backing okay? If so you might just cut off the edges, re-bind it, and not have to do any more work. From the pictures it does look like it's worth saving.

MamaQuilter

I like your ideas for fixing it. I think if you do you will feel good about it. :)

pojo

I would try to fix it.

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.