Well, I am in the process of getting my sewjo back
after lots of time in the sun! Two big repair jobs were waiting
and now, both repair projects are complete!
The first was an easy patch on a
generic comforter, ( that darn dog) and the second
was a zipper like patterned quilt of my GD,
and yes, that darn anxious old dog again.
Anywho, I got motivated and finished up both items!
Here is the more concerning patch up,
a lovely big hole all the way thru the quilt!
So, I took out the fragments and laid out the
quilt to see what pieces needed replacing.
Actually only three pieces were destroyed,
two squares and a rectangle, 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" and 2 1/2" x 4 1/2".
Then I opened up a bunch of seams and picked out
the clamshell quilting. Hurrah for scrap quilting
because one doesn't have to match colors! I cut
out the replacement patches and stitched up the seams,
sewing all the verticals first and then finishing with the three
horizontal seams. The through and through hole made
the repair a bit easier, and I didn't have to top stich on the
front of the quilt.
I was able to find a bit more of the backing and the batting
was replaced using some powdered fusible to keep it in place.
Once I topstitched the backing in place, I repaired the quilting.
After a quick wash to remove any canine saliva, it is all set and
the repair is only noticeable if you know where to look!
Another win for quilting!
Stay safe and sew on !
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I need to do some patching on some quilts that my husbands aunt made that were handed down to us
ReplyDeleteNecessary work and it is very rewarding when complete!
DeleteThank you for sharing your process! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think we have all repair a few !!! You're welcome, I love linky parties!
DeleteAmazingly, I've not had to fix a quilt...yet! Interesting to see how you did it!
ReplyDeleteI think you just have to get over the ,"Oh Noo!" and into the , " I can fix this!"
DeleteSo glad you were able to repair that quilt! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/03/13/wednesday-wait-loss-371
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to have a challenge! Have a great week sewing, Happy World Wide Quilting day!
DeleteHi Deb, great job on the repairs. Poor anxious dog. He may need his own quilt to chew on! Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHe is well loved. My GD calls him her best friend!
DeleteYay for getting your Sewjo back!! and great job on fixing the holes
ReplyDeleteThank you! Just finished up one for a quilt show too, so I am on a roll!
DeleteWow, great mending job! Thanks for showing us how you did it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, hopefully, I won't have to do it again soon!
DeleteFantastic job with the quilt repair, Deb. I definitely could not spot it! Thanks for linking up with Monday Musings!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and yay on the save, keeps me busy but busy hands keep us happy! Have a great week!
DeleteGreat save on the quilt!
ReplyDeleteThanks , yay!
DeleteThat is a lot of work but now it will continue to be used. (Darn dog... maybe you should make him his own quilt? And, um, er, teach him the difference??)
ReplyDeleteDIL thinks he chews where the kids drops things so now she washes the small quilts ALOT more! Thank you for visiting!
DeleteWow, you did a fabulous job repairing this quilt! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
You are very welcome!
DeleteWhat a shame the dog chews quilts. It's great that you can repair them, would take a bit if thinking about, I imagine.
ReplyDeleteHe is an equal opportunity chewer. He gets the occasional commercial comforter too!
DeleteVery effective repair. Another great advantage of scrappy quilting if it needs repair.
ReplyDeleteOh yes , the scraps allow for adding pieces so that is definitely a bonus !
DeleteBrilliant repair job, Deb!!
ReplyDeleteThank you !
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