Pam H

Thanks Dar.
It was a kit for a table topper. I did substitute some of the fabric. It is certainly the most complicated pattern I have tried.....all those tiny pieces to cut out and all those seams to try to match up.

Kappy

I'm with the group that says...don't cut it up. I think there is a way to repair old quilts...I've read about a method that you can do by scanning and printing out pieces of fabric. You pick a section of the fabric that closely matches where you need to patch or repair and then scan it and print it on sheets of fabric that you run through your printer. Ink Jet not laser printer.

irishrose

The first cut is the hardest. I cut my worn 1950s quilt handmade by my grandmother to frame for my children and me. It wasn't doing anyone any good in the closet and now we each have a piece of history. My youngest daughter remembers only being allowed to use it when she was not feeling well (after it was ragged - I used it as bed quilt for years). She says it made her feel better.

I think I would make the sweatshirt jacket out of newer fabric and do something for her with the older quilt that doesn't need to be handled so much.

BTW, Grandma was thrilled that I wore my quilt out. She did make me another that I was more careful with.

pab58

I was just thinking the same thing, too. :? As a jacket she would have to be able to wash it, but I'm not sure a quilt top this old would hold up to the agitation of the washer, etc. However, only you can make the decision as to what you feel is best for all those concerned. :wink:

lynnsim

In the past, I have bought cutter quilts on eBay and made crafts with them. However, they were not quilts handed down in my family (or my DH's). I think you should try to repair it. Then, when your MIL passes, you can cut it up and frame pieces, along with a photo of your MIL, for family members, as others' suggested.

Jammin' Jane

I would find someone to mend it as I would not know how to do it myself. It is so pretty and it is a family heirloom.
Good luck with your decision!

hobbykat1955

no cutting repair it...it's an antique...it's got history

BobbiSue

I agree. From what I can see, it really looks like it could be repaired.
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quote=Marion T]Its your quilt I guess. 70 years old - its almost an antique. If it was mine, I wouldn't cut it up!! I'd try and patch it - isn't that what patchwork is all about?[/quote]

JUNEC

I would so the same thing

janell2009

No it would not make a good garment. She would be crushed if it was cut up for a garment.. if anything make it smaller in a wall hanging.