tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post8600308474125729812..comments2024-03-29T05:04:11.903-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: favoriteAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-17039601919469614022012-02-17T18:43:45.114-06:002012-02-17T18:43:45.114-06:00A friend's family had a well worn beloved quil...A friend's family had a well worn beloved quilt; they preserved the good parts, cut and framed pieces for everyone in the family... thus sharing the memories with everyone who'd loved the quilt.Susie Shamrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13322610474975027199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-29033937271488418692012-02-17T18:31:00.050-06:002012-02-17T18:31:00.050-06:00what to do,,,,,,,,,,,,,so many memories in it,,,,c...what to do,,,,,,,,,,,,,so many memories in it,,,,cant it be fixed and be a camping blanket,,,beach blanket,,,,,or fix it and donate to someone to raffle it off for money for their cause,,,,,,,many human shelters need quilts also, and would still love it again,,,,,Florencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03757253988192077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43737018721905111652011-12-28T06:24:45.828-06:002011-12-28T06:24:45.828-06:00What did you decide?What did you decide?Michelle Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319579115641089458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-57773456936063860152011-10-02T06:15:23.554-05:002011-10-02T06:15:23.554-05:00Can you get enough usable cuts out of it to make s...Can you get enough usable cuts out of it to make some placemats? That way you can still enjoy it as a family?Lucy https://www.blogger.com/profile/06510270758768438707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-14550828752294063012011-10-01T13:47:37.747-05:002011-10-01T13:47:37.747-05:00Lots of great ideas but I think I'd go with ei...Lots of great ideas but I think I'd go with either setting it aside and making something special for each of your kids or a special occasion ( graduation or wedding) or possibly making doll quilts for your granddaughters to pass the history to the next generation. You have plenty of lovely quilts the family will make their new favorite.Nancihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033730873757539383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-24918903571687755172011-09-28T16:56:34.202-05:002011-09-28T16:56:34.202-05:00I don't know that I would spend time repairing...I don't know that I would spend time repairing it, for the very reasons you give ( plus, I'm not big on poly batting, but I understand it has it's place...).<br />I like the idea of either salvaging good bits and repurposing it OR just making a duvet cover to slip over it (less muss and fuss than trying to patch it all and yet not losing its usefulness).<br /><br />Wonder what you will decide to do???Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01576487047505755889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89721089021689726472011-09-27T16:47:14.409-05:002011-09-27T16:47:14.409-05:00There was an old, tattered quilt in the basement o...There was an old, tattered quilt in the basement of the house my parents bought when they first were married. It was that quilt that my mom wrapped me up in when I was sick because it didn't matter if it ended up getting stained. It was one of my favorite blankets. Eventually she took it apart (I wouldn't let her get rid of it), remade the top, and I later quilted the re-pieced top. It is currently the quilt on my bed. Long story short I would salvage what you can and perhaps make lap quilts out of it for your kids, that way they still have a part of the quilt to call their own.Molly Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350258230062982733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-45370686806495503002011-09-27T06:40:10.585-05:002011-09-27T06:40:10.585-05:00I'd use it as a "cutter" quilt. Take...I'd use it as a "cutter" quilt. Take the parts that aren't so bad and make other things with it such as pin cushions etc. I like to use old worn quilts as quilt wings or dresses for angel dolls. I wouldn't just throw it away. If you make something out of it's pieces then you will always have those memories of the picnic and family times close at hand whenever you see the new items made from the quilt. You might have already had these suggestions but I didn't go through all the comments to find out. Love your blog.Tammy in Ontario, Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801443935092798574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-24819940046700849572011-09-25T21:30:16.161-05:002011-09-25T21:30:16.161-05:00I'd never throw a quilt away! One friend cut ...I'd never throw a quilt away! One friend cut up an old quilt and made potholders from the good parts as Christmas gifts for family and friends, they were wonderful. Could also patch the threadbare parts - with any old scraps - and donate to an animal shelter. A large piece in good shape could be the top of a throw pillow. Endless possibilities...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-75015581415558660482011-09-25T19:05:55.985-05:002011-09-25T19:05:55.985-05:00Careful! This is how "hoarding" starts! ...Careful! This is how "hoarding" starts! It might be good for something,someone and I can't get rid of it! You need to let it go! The memories are still there! Cut up the good parts, make some pillows and get rid of the rest! It has been well loved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-29744286896099267002011-09-25T18:18:00.142-05:002011-09-25T18:18:00.142-05:00I like what Impera Magna suggested but before you ...I like what Impera Magna suggested but before you make all animal rescue blankets out of it keep a nice piece and frame it behind a mat with a cutout. I was in an antique/craft store years ago that had these beautiful antique quilts that had seen better days matted and hung like artwork on their walls. An example would be cut a large star out of photo mat and then have the quilt be the photo behind the mat. It was beautiful and kept those memories safe.TDJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817121569506932308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-46438802798460253012011-09-24T17:58:26.024-05:002011-09-24T17:58:26.024-05:00I like the idea of cutting the "good" pa...I like the idea of cutting the "good" parts and framing them! Sorry, but if this was a handmade quilt I think I would still cut it up. There comes a time when all things end and this quilt has come to the end! I think I would use the good pieces to frame a photo and just let it go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-59875856178609263042011-09-23T22:03:32.881-05:002011-09-23T22:03:32.881-05:00I think you should use it as the inside of a new q...I think you should use it as the inside of a new quilt.<br /><br />Then hand-tied would work cause it wouldn't seem as lumpy!!<br /><br />Good Luck in whichever you decide to do...Quilter Mom of 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15503586107446255592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-33529253001961291552011-09-23T06:25:47.139-05:002011-09-23T06:25:47.139-05:00I have a shop-bought quilt that is looking the sam...I have a shop-bought quilt that is looking the same as this one! I have been wanting to trim out the bad bits and applique a layer over the top - but haven't yet started! I should finish the new one for my bed, but don't really want to replace this one - it was/is just perfect!KylieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640711545300239984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-34592880408759236352011-09-23T06:23:49.232-05:002011-09-23T06:23:49.232-05:00Nooooooo!! Don't throw it away! I have one e...Nooooooo!! Don't throw it away! I have one exactly like that. Check it out...<br /><br />http://lavenderfeather.blogspot.com/2011/05/story-of-quilt.html<br /><br />Ours, too, is a family favorite. My husband LOVES this quilt. He's also a civil war re-enactor, and this is his quilt of choice when he goes to battle. Mine is in much worse shape, so I am actually working on putting on a whole new top, and then just quilting it the the whole thing. I'm going to fold over the edges to make the binding. I've decided to make patches as needed for the back, and make this poor thing last forever. <br /><br />I haven't made much progress on the top yet, so there's not much to show. <br /><br />I hope you can come up with a good idea to save yours. I'd love to see the results!!<br /><br />HeatherLavenderfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828361001737694404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-45310188250379073372011-09-22T21:54:15.354-05:002011-09-22T21:54:15.354-05:00I say use it until it falls totally apart, lol.I say use it until it falls totally apart, lol.Tamerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381235847159519699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-90337900468773838002011-09-22T21:07:16.541-05:002011-09-22T21:07:16.541-05:00You could selvage the best parts and make little d...You could selvage the best parts and make little doll quilts and / or pillows?Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496475737286635700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-27063083226284688042011-09-22T16:18:49.302-05:002011-09-22T16:18:49.302-05:00If you decide to try and make it into a 'secre...If you decide to try and make it into a 'secret' quilt, and it becomes too lumpy you haven't lost much other than time and some fabric. You could then cut up the quilt while following a different idea on what to do with it.<br /><br />I have an old afghan that my grandmother made me. When it fell into shreds, I used it as the inside to a new 'quilt.' It makes me happy to think that it's still in there.Jenny in Texasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-54394410438807026102011-09-22T16:17:06.882-05:002011-09-22T16:17:06.882-05:00I would say toss it. Your family will find a new ...I would say toss it. Your family will find a new quilt to love, and there are lots of choices in that quilt cupboard of yours. If you need encouragement to do that...watch an episode of Hoarders. :)Clairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769348919608645446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43783916788126825882011-09-22T15:44:16.793-05:002011-09-22T15:44:16.793-05:00I have one on my bed that started falling apart wi...I have one on my bed that started falling apart with the first washing. I put the fabric that is torn back in place and zigzag over the edges to sew it down. I have some areas that the fabric fell apart and I took an old t shirt ans sewed it over the area to fix the hole. It isn't pretty but it is so soft that I can't throw it away.Peggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510899506984653485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-50024553488639354152011-09-22T14:33:09.183-05:002011-09-22T14:33:09.183-05:00With our old quilts that I can't bear to part ...With our old quilts that I can't bear to part with, I take new pieces of fabric and sew them on the top "ticker tape" style, as learned from you. They end up a little scraggly, but that's the nature of the old quilt, and the top stitching keeps everything in place. Even overlapping, so that it ends up looking like something of a collage, so that you can still see the old, bu there's all sorts of patchy new.<br />Never throw it out--not if it's wear and tear is the result of love.Khttp://acadiawest.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-49766358667422774322011-09-22T10:26:37.369-05:002011-09-22T10:26:37.369-05:00I would cut and keep the pieces that are in "...I would cut and keep the pieces that are in "good condition" sounds silly but frame a piece for each family member to have in their room with a poem about families/quilts or a picture of the family member(s) under the quilt...any other pieces you can always use for a doll quilt for your girl :)Kristine Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091986870707130448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-5060064144541909032011-09-22T07:45:59.370-05:002011-09-22T07:45:59.370-05:00I have been thinking about this for a day or so an...I have been thinking about this for a day or so and I would either do nothing and just keep using it or I would probably patch it. Not trying to fit it in with the pattern or anything, just patch it like a pair of jeans. Looks like you have a lot of good advice in these comments and I'm sure you will find a good fit.Mary Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006229685452420334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-26210708238999626332011-09-22T05:21:15.621-05:002011-09-22T05:21:15.621-05:00Thank it for its years of service, say bye bye and...Thank it for its years of service, say bye bye and pitch.sugarcreekstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398483543918415852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-78230942139581775182011-09-21T23:30:23.904-05:002011-09-21T23:30:23.904-05:00Toss it! But reproduce it first as close as possib...Toss it! But reproduce it first as close as possible.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483765890219131987noreply@blogger.com