Monday, July 14, 2014

How to Repair an OLD Quilt - Making an OLD Quilt NEW Again !

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I'm always on the look out for old quilts and IF I think I can save them I purchase them. They have to be washable and usable, nothing better to me no matter the temperature is a quilt to cuddle in.

This is a recent purchase !

How to fix and old quilt by hand stitching it

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 There was 3 blocks that needed attention, 
I ALWAYS wash quilts before I mend, this one turned out 
VERY nice, they usually do !


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I like making a paper temple for the applique piece I'm adding

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Try to make it exact and add seam allowance at the time of cutting (it's easier to do this way)

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This is the same fabric, one is the right side 
and one it the back side


how to mend an old quilt

Add the seam allowance and cut out piece

how to mend an old quilt

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Fold down the point and press

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Fold the sides over, I like to press everything and I use the tip of the small scissors to hold as the fabric will get HOT !
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Applique the pink down 

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how to mend an old quilt

There are 3 baskets I fixed on this quilt
Can you find them ?

how to mend an old quilt

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