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10-15-2011, 07:17 PM

#91

Dena789

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I think what I would do is just cut down the original border so it would become a thin border and then add another border to it. Hope you finish it!

10-15-2011, 11:43 PM

#92

mimicrystal

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Awesome

10-16-2011, 04:10 AM

#93

Sewfine

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Beautiful. I agree with everyone on replacing the border.

10-16-2011, 02:13 PM

#94

quilting librarian

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rose L

You probably don't want to hear this but the proper thing to do to restore the damaged areas is to applique a new border over the old. Don't remove the old one unless it's badly soiled by something you can't identify. If you can find a similar vintage fabric to make the repair the quilt will retain it's monetary value as a vintage/antique quilt.

This is good info to know! Thanks!

10-16-2011, 02:16 PM

#95

Jammin' Jane

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What a wonderful find!

10-16-2011, 02:35 PM

#96

Spuddy

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That is so very pretty. What a great bargin.

10-16-2011, 03:20 PM

#97

gypsylady5

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You did really well. Love the fans. Lots of work in this quilt. I'd applique a new border over the old one and make it a little larger. Maybe even two borders.

10-21-2011, 03:31 PM

#98

RuthFru

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It is beautiful. I would replace the border if there are several areas that are damaged. If the damage is only in a small area I would cut it narrower and add another border.