Is there any hope??? My Great Grandmother's quilt
09-24-2011, 11:53 AM
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This is a quilt I just found and wondered what can I do. The whole thing has been done by hand. It's falling apart in some places. I still do not want it destroyed!
Any suggestions...
Any suggestions...
I love the way she just folded over the binding.
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09-24-2011, 12:08 PM
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If you are going to carefully display it, you can reinforce the weak and missing spots with a matching fabric, or tack down bridal veil tulle in a matching color. If you want it more stable, you would need to applique a matching fabric right over the block that's damaged. Looking at the condition, I think I would use is as a decorative spread in an area that gets no direct or strong sunlight and that is not too humid.
09-24-2011, 01:32 PM
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That is a beautiful quilt, and looks like it was used and well loved for a long time. I have a small quilt made for me by my great grandmother when I was a baby. Some of the fabric is worn--looks like muslin and was probably not very thick. The quilt is about 68 years old. I'm thinking of framing it to protect the fabric.
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09-24-2011, 02:22 PM
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Love the quilt--it reminds me of the string star quilt I have that my great grandmother made (never knew her). It's in about the same shape, well worn and well loved. I haven't attempted to repair mine, just keep it in my linen chest for inspiration.
09-24-2011, 03:08 PM
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Thank you guys so much..I just found another one that's in better shape. I'll have to put a picture of it up later.
I was wondering about downsizing it? I have no experience with this sort of thing. I had never thought about displaying it in a cabinet. That's a good idea.
I have one my mother gave me from the civil war era and my great great great grandmother spun, dyed and made the whole thing.It's very dark.
How I wish I'd listened more to these stories when I was younger!
I was wondering about downsizing it? I have no experience with this sort of thing. I had never thought about displaying it in a cabinet. That's a good idea.
I have one my mother gave me from the civil war era and my great great great grandmother spun, dyed and made the whole thing.It's very dark.
How I wish I'd listened more to these stories when I was younger!
09-24-2011, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gladys
I have one my mother gave me from the civil war era and my great great great grandmother spun, dyed and made the whole thing.It's very dark.
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