I would just take that whole row out and rejoin the quilt. That way you don’t have to replicate the quilting. I’d save the butterfly appliqués and appliqué them on the back. TFS!
My thought is to fold it up with the torn part on the inside where no one can see it and put it on your quilt shelf! LOL I am really enjoying your videos Sarah! Keep 'em coming!
I would take the binding off of the bottom of the quilt and use some of the border to repair the sashing. The quilt is so beautiful and for me, I would love to see it saved. I really look forward to your videos and can't wait to see how you repair this quilt!
wow, Sarah...I can see why you have a dilemma. It cleaned up so nicely! What a gorgeous quilt! I like the idea of making one side (either Top or bottom) a bit shorter to repair the sashing. The hand quilting is just fabulous! Enjoy your videos and the production.
Beautiful quilt and cleaned up well too. I was gifted old quilt as you go tops and after cleaning it I make small projections. Happy repurpose sewing 😊
Crazy how dirty that water was! I have no knowledge on repairing old quilts, but the suggestion of printing a replica sashing fabric with Spooonflower is an intriguing one!
I think other people have already suggested these options: 1. take off the last two rows of butterflies and border, remove the bad row and then move up and reattach the good row and border. 2. As you suggested, take off the binding and part of the border from the bottom and use it to repairs the damaged sashing then replicate the butterfly blocks. If I were doing it, I'd try to replicate the appliqué as true to the original as I can. Maybe one block could be a "signature" block where you document the provenance of the quilt and your name as the restorer and dates.
My grandmother used to leave the top end border of the quilts she made a bit shorter to show how to place it on the bed. If you removed the strip on either end to repair the damaged border, then perhaps just remove the damaged row?
First, remove the butterflies so that you can reattach them. Next, take a rectangle of fabric large enough to cover the entire damaged area. Then, reattach the butterflies in an aesthetically pleasing way. Maybe add one of your little doilies, use it like label... It would sort of be like an artist's blank canvas. It wouldn't look like you were trying to repair anything. It would look like a deliberate design choice. Now, I understand that I am a bit unconventional, but I think that could work well.
My first thought was seeing if you could somehow replicate the damaged border and sashing fabric with a fabric printer or by ordering custom-made fabric at Spoonflower. If that would be an option, then you could repair in the manner you first thought and then replicate the hand quilting. Then I read the comment about having it seem like a blank canvas to work with. Good luck on your missio to repair this amazing treasure! Ooooh, side note* The first video of yours I found was you using your hand crank machine in your cabin. Well....I just ordered myself a vintage, 1915 hand crank White brand machine. I'm so excited!!!! Thank you for the interesting content 😊
Oh my goodness! So much to say here. Great idea I never even considered Spoonflower!!!! Next, how fun about your hand crank!! That is just fabulous and I hope you have as much fun with yours as I have with mine. Thanks for the comments!!
Wow! That is a beautiful quilt. I appreciate your video. I have inherited several old quilts, and there aren't many videos on how to clean them. I put one in the washing machine on gentle, and left to soak over night, and there was a brown scum that came out of it. Rewashed, and it cleaned up better, but still has permanent stains. The 3 that I've washed all have tattered blocks. I set them aside until I see a good tutorial on how to repair 😂 Your beautiful butterfly quilt is big. Have you thought of just cutting off the damaged rows, and making it a smaller quilt? I'm sure there are a number of options. I hate to think of destroying history. That's why mine are just set aside. You'll come up with a great solution ❤❤❤
Is your cleaning method safe for cleaning any older quilt? I have a beautiful crazy quilt that is in good shape but needs a good cleaning. Multiple fabric types; satin, velvet, etc. Hope this is a good place for this question? I love your videos! Love the calm manner you have of explaining. Thank you! After watching the video, seems the most straightforward approach for repair would be to trim the border for sashing repair. I did like the large butterfly doily spread across it, too. Seems the same vintage fabric/style & looked very nice together.
Hello!! I’m glad you asked. I have not worked on it, as I’ve been sidetracked with other projects. But I do plan on tackling it, and posting a video of my progress.
Crazy how dirty that water was! I have no knowledge on repairing old quilts, but the suggestion of printing a replica sashing fabric with Spooonflower is an intriguing one!
I would just take that whole row out and rejoin the quilt. That way you don’t have to replicate the quilting. I’d save the butterfly appliqués and appliqué them on the back. TFS!
Great idea!
My thought is to fold it up with the torn part on the inside where no one can see it and put it on your quilt shelf! LOL
I am really enjoying your videos Sarah! Keep 'em coming!
Love it!!!!
I would take the binding off of the bottom of the quilt and use some of the border to repair the sashing. The quilt is so beautiful and for me, I would love to see it saved. I really look forward to your videos and can't wait to see how you repair this quilt!
Thank you so much!
wow, Sarah...I can see why you have a dilemma. It cleaned up so nicely! What a gorgeous quilt! I like the idea of making one side (either Top or bottom) a bit shorter to repair the sashing. The hand quilting is just fabulous! Enjoy your videos and the production.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful quilt and cleaned up well too. I was gifted old quilt as you go tops and after cleaning it I make small projections. Happy repurpose sewing 😊
I could not do any of it. I am sure so many people could do that. You will find a way. Thank you.
Crazy how dirty that water was! I have no knowledge on repairing old quilts, but the suggestion of printing a replica sashing fabric with Spooonflower is an intriguing one!
Agreed! That’s what I was hoping for was ideas!
A lot of work but I think I’d take the border and replace the smashing.
I think other people have already suggested these options: 1. take off the last two rows of butterflies and border, remove the bad row and then move up and reattach the good row and border. 2. As you suggested, take off the binding and part of the border from the bottom and use it to repairs the damaged sashing then replicate the butterfly blocks. If I were doing it, I'd try to replicate the appliqué as true to the original as I can. Maybe one block could be a "signature" block where you document the provenance of the quilt and your name as the restorer and dates.
Wow great ideas!!
My grandmother used to leave the top end border of the quilts she made a bit shorter to show how to place it on the bed. If you removed the strip on either end to repair the damaged border, then perhaps just remove the damaged row?
First, remove the butterflies so that you can reattach them. Next, take a rectangle of fabric large enough to cover the entire damaged area. Then, reattach the butterflies in an aesthetically pleasing way. Maybe add one of your little doilies, use it like label... It would sort of be like an artist's blank canvas. It wouldn't look like you were trying to repair anything. It would look like a deliberate design choice. Now, I understand that I am a bit unconventional, but I think that could work well.
Great idea, Shelia! I like the idea of covering the entire damaged area and treating it like a blank canvas….i was stuck on the individual blocks.
My first thought was seeing if you could somehow replicate the damaged border and sashing fabric with a fabric printer or by ordering custom-made fabric at Spoonflower. If that would be an option, then you could repair in the manner you first thought and then replicate the hand quilting. Then I read the comment about having it seem like a blank canvas to work with. Good luck on your missio to repair this amazing treasure! Ooooh, side note* The first video of yours I found was you using your hand crank machine in your cabin. Well....I just ordered myself a vintage, 1915 hand crank White brand machine. I'm so excited!!!! Thank you for the interesting content 😊
Oh my goodness! So much to say here. Great idea I never even considered Spoonflower!!!! Next, how fun about your hand crank!! That is just fabulous and I hope you have as much fun with yours as I have with mine. Thanks for the comments!!
Wow! That is a beautiful quilt.
I appreciate your video. I have inherited several old quilts, and there aren't many videos on how to clean them. I put one in the washing machine on gentle, and left to soak over night, and there was a brown scum that came out of it. Rewashed, and it cleaned up better, but still has permanent stains.
The 3 that I've washed all have tattered blocks. I set them aside until I see a good tutorial on how to repair 😂
Your beautiful butterfly quilt is big. Have you thought of just cutting off the damaged rows, and making it a smaller quilt? I'm sure there are a number of options. I hate to think of destroying history. That's why mine are just set aside.
You'll come up with a great solution ❤❤❤
Great ideas. I considered making a couple smaller quilts from it! Thanks for the comment!!
Is your cleaning method safe for cleaning any older quilt? I have a beautiful crazy quilt that is in good shape but needs a good cleaning. Multiple fabric types; satin, velvet, etc. Hope this is a good place for this question?
I love your videos! Love the calm manner you have of explaining. Thank you!
After watching the video, seems the most straightforward approach for repair would be to trim the border for sashing repair. I did like the large butterfly doily spread across it, too. Seems the same vintage fabric/style & looked very nice together.
No!! Do NOT wash your crazy quilt!! It probably can’t handle it!! Thanks for the comments!!
@@littlefootquiltshoppe1130 thank you… I will not wash my crazy quilt. ❤
So have you been able to repair the quilt? I see this is from a couple months ago, but I don’t see a part 2. I’d love to see what you came up with!
Hello!! I’m glad you asked. I have not worked on it, as I’ve been sidetracked with other projects. But I do plan on tackling it, and posting a video of my progress.
@@littlefootquiltshoppe1130 thank you!!!
Crazy how dirty that water was! I have no knowledge on repairing old quilts, but the suggestion of printing a replica sashing fabric with Spooonflower is an intriguing one!