I recently did this very same thing for a friend who wanted to preserve an old family quilt . I used a large circular pro stitcher pattern all over the netting. Then trimmed netting in the binding ditch which was stitched down as I used my a long arm. The binding was in good shape. To secure netting a little more after trimming I zigzag the edge on my domestic machine. It really turned out well. Quilt didn’t need new backing or batting. She plans to use as a wall hanging with a lot of support
It's interesting that I just happened across your video. I have a quilt that I made about 25 years ago. I noticed that some squares have come unsewed. I've been pondering what to do about it. My quilt is hand tied with a light flannel blanket inside it. The hand ties have held up wonderfully. I think maybe your tulle idea might work in little sections; like covering the frayed blocks. I could hand sew it generously over the block and hand quilt it inside the block. There are only a few squares that need repair. Thanks for getting my idea mojo going!
Well done Angie! So, that idea came to me after I did not want to sew down a million pieces of applique on my first applique quilt. I found that applique is not for me, LOL. But, this will work nicely for the few times I may make another applique quilt top.
I would have never thought to use tulle. I am getting an antique quilt from a friend this week in need of repair. I will definitely be trying this method!
I actually started doing this about 18 years ago because im lazy 😂 I started collecting quilts about 60 years ago and after a while i dicovered some boxes full of quilt pieces and some blocks, unfinished, some with the needle still in the act of completing a stitch. My quilts were faded and often in shreds and i would save what i could of them. I began researching conservation of antique textiles in the Smithsonian and learned they used a sheer, 100% silk called Crepeline, i think, at about $100 a bolt. I found some and it was about as sheer as a certain kind of tulle i found for something else, so i started using the tulle to repair some old quilts. As time went on i used varous techniques on my quilts and many times just used the tulle under the antique quilt tops for stability when they were quilted. I dont have new quilts, just antique quilt tops that i finish for the long-ago ladies that started them and i hope they would be pleased.
Aww thank you so much!! I really appreciate that! I’m so sorry the videos are few and far between! I really need to just put a day on the calendar to make more. If you have any ideas or suggestions I’d love to hear them! Our email is info@QuiltingConnection.com
I have a small quilt top that was from my husband’s grandmothers family. I have been wondering what I could do with it. I’m going to try this! Thank you for sharing!
That is so cool! This does help me understand how to preserve history! I do have a question. I have been quilting this past week and found that my thread keeps breaking, I have done all the norm like retread, change needles change my bobbin and check tension. Can you advise anything I can check to see why it kept breaking. The tread I used was SoFi
Hey Erica!! This is going to sound silly, do you know what batting you were using? We have seen if the batting is in upside down no matter what you do to the thread or needle it still breaks. Check your batting and see if there is a side with rough spots, that side needs to touch your backing. If those spots are facing up your thread gets stuck on them and breaks and breaks. You’ll see one side of the batting is compressed and they are called the dimples. The other side is lifted and those are called the pimples. The pimples are the rough spots. Let me know if that makes sense!
@@angiesanswers91 Thank you I will check on both sides. The batting I bought is a large roll of cotton. It is the first time I ever bought batting in bulk. I will let you know if that is what I did wrong. I want you to know that I learn a lot from your video thank you so much for putting your talents out to all of us.
Hi what type of tulle did you use or is there only one kind? I have a very distress antique quilt to repair for a friend, never seen one in this condition fronts of whole blocks are missing. I first told her that it was unsalvagable, I had told her the only thing she could do without spend a ton of money and time to get the right fabric and rebuild the quilt, which would not be the same quilt anymore was to possibly cut out a section that was not damge and frame it but then saw your video and sent it to her to see if this would work for her. She liked it so I will be doing this method, so grateful for your video. Am not sure how to pick out the right tulle, help please? Thank you!
Hi Frida! Oh good! I’m so glad this will help with her quilt. I sent my customer to Joann Fabric for tulle. I told her to find a close weave and feel them for the softest one. There is a whole isle of tulle fabrics. I also told her to find the widest she could do the tulle didn’t need to be pieced. Best of luck!!
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I recently did this very same thing for a friend who wanted to preserve an old family quilt . I used a large circular pro stitcher pattern all over the netting. Then trimmed netting in the binding ditch which was stitched down as I used my a long arm. The binding was in good shape. To secure netting a little more after trimming I zigzag the edge on my domestic machine. It really turned out well. Quilt didn’t need new backing or batting. She plans to use as a wall hanging with a lot of support
That is great!!!! Thank you for sharing!
It's interesting that I just happened across your video. I have a quilt that I made about 25 years ago. I noticed that some squares have come unsewed. I've been pondering what to do about it. My quilt is hand tied with a light flannel blanket inside it. The hand ties have held up wonderfully. I think maybe your tulle idea might work in little sections; like covering the frayed blocks. I could hand sew it generously over the block and hand quilt it inside the block. There are only a few squares that need repair. Thanks for getting my idea mojo going!
Oh my I just learned something new on basting the bottom of the quilt😮
Well done Angie! So, that idea came to me after I did not want to sew down a million pieces of applique on my first applique quilt. I found that applique is not for me, LOL. But, this will work nicely for the few times I may make another applique quilt top.
I would have never thought to use tulle. I am getting an antique quilt from a friend this week in need of repair. I will definitely be trying this method!
Please let me know how it works for you!! I was thrilled this worked!
Would you suggest doing this with an old quilt that will still be used on a bed? Or just to preserve it and put it away?
I actually started doing this about 18 years ago because im lazy 😂 I started collecting quilts about 60 years ago and after a while i dicovered some boxes full of quilt pieces and some blocks, unfinished, some with the needle still in the act of completing a stitch. My quilts were faded and often in shreds and i would save what i could of them. I began researching conservation of antique textiles in the Smithsonian and learned they used a sheer, 100% silk called Crepeline, i think, at about $100 a bolt. I found some and it was about as sheer as a certain kind of tulle i found for something else, so i started using the tulle to repair some old quilts. As time went on i used varous techniques on my quilts and many times just used the tulle under the antique quilt tops for stability when they were quilted. I dont have new quilts, just antique quilt tops that i finish for the long-ago ladies that started them and i hope they would be pleased.
@@ransomdaniels8395 what a wonderful story! I love that you are saving quilts! Thank you for sharing!
Great job thank you for helping me with my quilt can't wait for the 20th to Finnish my quilt
Love your videos. I always learn some great tips! Your videos are one of the few that I’ve turned on the alert option! 😃
Aww thank you so much!! I really appreciate that! I’m so sorry the videos are few and far between! I really need to just put a day on the calendar to make more. If you have any ideas or suggestions I’d love to hear them! Our email is info@QuiltingConnection.com
I have a small quilt top that was from my husband’s grandmothers family. I have been wondering what I could do with it. I’m going to try this! Thank you for sharing!
Please let me know how it turns out!
This is an awesome idea!
Would you suggest doing this with an older quilt that will still be used? Or just to preserve it and put away?
Where do you get those rolls of batting you have there?
That is so cool! This does help me understand how to preserve history! I do have a question. I have been quilting this past week and found that my thread keeps breaking, I have done all the norm like retread, change needles change my bobbin and check tension. Can you advise anything I can check to see why it kept breaking. The tread I used was SoFi
Hey Erica!! This is going to sound silly, do you know what batting you were using? We have seen if the batting is in upside down no matter what you do to the thread or needle it still breaks. Check your batting and see if there is a side with rough spots, that side needs to touch your backing. If those spots are facing up your thread gets stuck on them and breaks and breaks. You’ll see one side of the batting is compressed and they are called the dimples. The other side is lifted and those are called the pimples. The pimples are the rough spots. Let me know if that makes sense!
@@angiesanswers91 Thank you I will check on both sides. The batting I bought is a large roll of cotton. It is the first time I ever bought batting in bulk. I will let you know if that is what I did wrong. I want you to know that I learn a lot from your video thank you so much for putting your talents out to all of us.
@@ericanater8641 you are just too sweet!! Yes let me know if that is it. :)
Hi what type of tulle did you use or is there only one kind? I have a very distress antique quilt to repair for a friend, never seen one in this condition fronts of whole blocks are missing. I first told her that it was unsalvagable, I had told her the only thing she could do without spend a ton of money and time to get the right fabric and rebuild the quilt, which would not be the same quilt anymore was to possibly cut out a section that was not damge and frame it but then saw your video and sent it to her to see if this would work for her. She liked it so I will be doing this method, so grateful for your video. Am not sure how to pick out the right tulle, help please? Thank you!
Hi Frida!
Oh good! I’m so glad this will help with her quilt. I sent my customer to Joann Fabric for tulle. I told her to find a close weave and feel them for the softest one. There is a whole isle of tulle fabrics. I also told her to find the widest she could do the tulle didn’t need to be pieced. Best of luck!!
@@angiesanswers91 thank you that should help. Have a Blessed day ❤️🙏
@@angiesanswers91 - Whoops! Joanne's is gone, never to return.