My hubby's quilt is getting worn and tattered. Instead of wanting a new quilt he wanted it repaired.
I thought about it for a couple of days as to how I would go about it.
Here is the before:
Most of the wear was around the edges, predominantly in the center. I opted to trim off about 3" all the way around paying no mind to the blocks.
As I was reapplying the new binding I noticed a tear in one block, so I repaired that one with a patch.
Good as New! (it's pretty limp from age, so not quite new)
I removed the label, wrote over the fading letters and added the repair date.
Seal of approval!
Oh nice repair job--you just cannot retire much loved quilts...so-- good job on this...
ReplyDeleteand it looks like it is working well for your hubby;))) hugs, Julierose
Love this, Lori!
ReplyDeleteWould never have thought to trim off the offending edges. But now that I have seen this, I will keep that option in my arsenal of repair tools. And it is obviously still every bit as effective at what a quilt is meant to do. :)
Brilliant repair solution, Lori! That’s what I would call a “favorite blankie”. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOf hubby perfect and the picture of hubby sure says it well.
ReplyDeleteGood call on his part! And a great solution on your part! Win Win!
ReplyDeleteLori perfecto , Me encanta!!
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Well planned repair, looks great. Tho I am imagining a very very elderly Cory someday with a doll quilt sized remnant, as the quilt is loved and repaired for all the many years to come. Your quilting stitches are so traditional and beautiful, too.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching held up really well in the rest of the quilt. Your repair idea is perfect! I love Lizzy's comment about aging!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and a well loved quilt! Now it’s ready to be loved some more!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a sweet ending to the repair.
ReplyDeleteLovely repair for a lovely quilt!! Cory definitely approves!
ReplyDeleteAwe, the approval of a job well done!! Trimming off the most worn -great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat repair job, a quilt that is so much loved needs to be repaired with that same ❤️
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. The fabric and your stitching has held up very well over time. Awesome! It looks like your husband is enjoying his quilt very much! It's good to see quilts that are loved that much. Enjoy your day! 🦋
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a soft quilt that has been used a long time! Your repairs look wonderful. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteHow will the hand quilting hold up where you sliced through it? think it will come undone? Nothing makes me happier to see my quilts used and loved and this post just made me think of all the love we put into our quilts and all the love that the recipients feel when using them :0). Good job on the repair and I hope Cory gets many more years of use from his beloved quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love that he wanted this quilt repaired rather than a new one. Best love ever!
ReplyDeleteThat was a lot of repair work! Adorable last pic of him enjoying its comfort again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful repair. This is my very favorite kind of quilt - so cozy and well loved.
ReplyDeleteAwe! Looks like he's happy with the repair. I remember a comforter my dad bought for us (tied) from a group of ladies that rented space from him. Cotton sateen did not hold up well, so I appliqued larger squares over the ones that were falling apart. Finally got donated to a family who had lost everything. This was before I was a quilt maker myself.
ReplyDeleteGreat repair job, Lori! You must be sew proud that your husband loves his quilt enough to wear it out.
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