I found some Kona red that sort of matched, washed it, and hand stitched it on. I sort of fixed some of the undone spots and added red to the borders to even it out. From being hand pieced and handled, it was a bit wonky. I bought wide back cream for the backing so there would be no additional seams and it would not take away from the front of the quilt. I used all cotton batting which I usually use 80/20. I thought the time period needed it. I quilted it with Glide cream and red thread. I used a sort of modern print dark blue for the binding and sewed on a cream sleeve for hanging. It is about 72" x 86".
Today I delivered it to her hair salon and now it is done and I can breather easier. It was a cute quilt that had lots of wonkiness. It is done.
Kevin the Quilter has done an exquisite job on a new Tree of Life as an anniversary present if you check out his post.
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7 comments:
Wow...amazing job bringing this back to life. Reading thru what needed to be done, I would have balked too. Repair is not for me. But you accomplished it, because things are not noticeable in the photos. The quilting looks great too. Super job!
I am so happy for you that you can count this one as D-O-N-E. Funny how certain projects hang over us like dark clouds.
I applaud you for doing this job for your friend. Back in my younger days I "saved" some quilts for people too but I won't do it any more. From seeing your finished product it hardly looks like any wonkiness to me so you did a great job on it.
You were very brave to take this project one, but congratulations on doing a wonderful job!!
It's lovely! You brought it back to life.
Oh my gosh - what a labor of love - you restored it beautifully and the quilting is perfect for it!
Nice job on the quilt. Yes, I got to help hold up Kevin's quilt last month.
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