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From: lara m
Date: 11-22-2006, 05:11 PM (1 of 12)
I have a quilt that was hand pieced and it is starting to come apart in places. I am not a quilter so excuse me if I don't use the right terms. I need to know how to repair it. I need the best way and the simplest way. I use it as a bed spread so it gets a lot of wear. Any advice would be great. Thank you.
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User: lara m
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From: Patty22
Date: 11-22-2006, 06:42 PM (2 of 12)
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If it is coming apart at the seams (where different fabric is joined together), then just slip stitch it closed taking a few back stitches to reinforce the strength as you are sewing. Maybe this is where the quilt gets the most wear and tugs on the seams from sitting on it, etc. If it is coming apart in the quilt design just take a needle with a single strand of quilting thread and restitch the area. Clear as mud? Sitch in time saves nine 
Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 11-23-2006, 12:42 PM (3 of 12)
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A while ago someone else posted about how to repair a quilt. I posted some links in that thread. Maybe it will help you. Here is a link to that thread. HTH http://sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19558&highlight=repair+quilt TTFN from
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From: nativetexan
Date: 11-27-2006, 02:40 PM (4 of 12)
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you could do some decorative stitches over the seams, like they do in crazy quilting. even a nice zig zag would work and hold more fabric together. good luck.
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User: nativetexan
Member since: 11-15-2005 Total posts: 57 
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From: Patty22
Date: 11-27-2006, 02:50 PM (5 of 12)
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Native Texan............I like the decorative stitch suggestion! Very clever.
Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: lara m
Date: 11-28-2006, 01:50 AM (6 of 12)
| Thank you all for your suggestions. I like the decorative stich idea but how would I do that with a quilt that already has backing on it? |
User: lara m
Member since: 05-06-2003 Total posts: 65 |
From: nativetexan
Date: 11-28-2006, 01:16 PM (7 of 12)
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If the seams aren't really thick you should have no trouble doing decorative stitches over the seams that meet. if necessary, try some scrap fabric and batting first, sew some scraps together like blks would be to get those type seams and try some stitches over them. or you could do the whole thing by hand..... at times i did a curvy stitch over seams rather than stitching in the ditch. but you need to be certain to cover the seams well so no more will wear out. good luck. CC
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User: nativetexan
Member since: 11-15-2005 Total posts: 57
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From: lara m
Date: 12-01-2006, 10:53 PM (8 of 12)
| Which is the best thread to use? Would monofilliment work? I don't quilt so I am not sure. |
User: lara m
Member since: 05-06-2003 Total posts: 65 |
From: Patty22
Date: 12-02-2006, 09:02 AM (9 of 12)
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Monofilament....this is what I call invisible thread. Is this what you are suggesting? I would just use a cotton thread that blends with the fabric you are mending, or match the quilting thread of your quilt for the quilting repair. Let us know how it goes. Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: lara m
Date: 12-03-2006, 03:21 PM (10 of 12)
| yes, I was talking about the invisible thread. My quilt is multi colored. It is made out of fabrics my mother used to sew dresses/clothes for me and my two sisters. So it means a lot to me and I don't want to mess it up. So regular thread for quilting would do? |
User: lara m
Member since: 05-06-2003 Total posts: 65 |
From: Patty22
Date: 12-03-2006, 04:42 PM (11 of 12)
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Lara M....the rule of thumb is to use the same kind of thread that was used in the quilt. You are safe if you go with the cotton. It is wonderful that you are repairing the quilt and keeping it as a family treasure. Since you know the family history of the quilt, why don't you just put a label on the back of the quilt giving important information such as the maker, year made, who the quilt was made for and what the quilt was made from (your dresses). Let us know how you're doing with the mending. 
Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: lara m
Date: 12-04-2006, 07:18 PM (12 of 12)
| I probably won't be attempting this until after the holidays. I will let all of you know how it went. Thanks again. |
User: lara m
Member since: 05-06-2003 Total posts: 65 |
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