Would you do this?
05-12-2011, 04:58 AM
#42
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I agree with BellaBoo that you can cut it up to make many things - LOVE the Christmas stocking idea - but I also agree with Fiber Artist that it probably couldn't take the wear and tear of a garment.
05-12-2011, 05:19 AM
#45
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At that age the fibers (even where there are not seams) break down very easily. I wouldn't make a sweat shirt. Taking it on and off alone will most likely break down the fabric, even if quilted heavily.
I have seen pieces that are too worn to use, where put them in a frame. Others mount them around a canvas frame and cover with "Modge Podge." Personally I prefer a frame. You can personalize the mat area or the inside area with a message etc. They make great gift for other relatives too. Good luck.
I have seen pieces that are too worn to use, where put them in a frame. Others mount them around a canvas frame and cover with "Modge Podge." Personally I prefer a frame. You can personalize the mat area or the inside area with a message etc. They make great gift for other relatives too. Good luck.
05-12-2011, 05:41 AM
#47
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Originally Posted by Pam H
Looks like no one wants me to cut into it. I will have to learn how to repair it and also how to hand quilt.
I got the idea for a jacket at the International Quilt Show in Houston last November. I saw some very pretty jackets made out of old quilts and immediately thought of this quilt. My mil is always cold so I thought a jacket made out of the quilt her gm made her would be perfect.
I got the idea for a jacket at the International Quilt Show in Houston last November. I saw some very pretty jackets made out of old quilts and immediately thought of this quilt. My mil is always cold so I thought a jacket made out of the quilt her gm made her would be perfect.
05-12-2011, 05:43 AM
#48
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
Hmmm... who would get more pleasure out of it, your MIL or you? Maybe that should guide your decision.
Wherever it brings the most joy, maybe that's where it should be...
Wherever it brings the most joy, maybe that's where it should be...
05-12-2011, 05:47 AM
#49
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Originally Posted by Pam H
I have a 70 year old quilt top that belonged to my mil. Her grandmother made it for her when she was a child. It had been quilted a couple of times but now is just a very raggedy quilt top. She was going to throw it away but I kept it.
I am thinking of making a sweatshirt for my mil with it. I think there is enough of it intact to do this. Would you cut this up or is that some kind of sin? I am sure that she would love it.
Then there would be the challenge of figuring out how to do it.
I am thinking of making a sweatshirt for my mil with it. I think there is enough of it intact to do this. Would you cut this up or is that some kind of sin? I am sure that she would love it.
Then there would be the challenge of figuring out how to do it.
05-12-2011, 05:59 AM
#50
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I would turn it into my long term project. I would get a good thread and start re-sewing ever seam by hand.
For the most part the fabric appears in pretty good shape.
When done I would label it with the info you provided.
It is truly a family heirloom.
For the most part the fabric appears in pretty good shape.
When done I would label it with the info you provided.
It is truly a family heirloom.
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