wow, it has been quite awhile since I last did repairs on the Original Bits-a-quilt. 2021 and I am still using the needle turn method for the patches as that feels like it gives both a secure stitch and a good look visually. Indeed it can be a little more difficult to see what is a new patch this way..
At fist I start with the sections that have worn through and the wadding is showing. Then perhaps to the worn bits that look like they won't last all that much longer.
In the process of doing that I might spot some other worn areas I missed.
It is a balance between what bits I have available to become patches and the size the repair needs to be.
I intend to use the circles from my charity shop find, and perhaps a star or two (a little nod to Forestella without actually using their logo on this quilt.
I am not going to do that all in one go, but it is there to be done anytime I feel like a little bit of quilting without having to do much thinking.
And part of the reason not doing it in one go?
I missed having on my bed. This is the always quilt, always there unless it is being washed or fixed.
It is not fancy, either in materials, design or stitching. It just gets on with being quilt and helping to keep me warm. It has been doing that for a very long time now. This time my mother asked me why was I bothering to fix it? Couldn't I just make a new one? Well yes I could (and am as bit-s-a quilts go there is normally one in progress) but I like fixing this, I like "sewing" the materials anew as I work on it, the memories they invoke. Even id some bits are getting covered up, and it might be the only bit of that fabric, still it is enjoyable.
I like the process of needle turning (I should get back to doing some Sun Bonnet Sues for that) and I quilt like feeling the change in density and texture when quilting the different weight fabrics.
This is fun.
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