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grasswire

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6. you could very well be right that it was pieced long before it was backed.

Reply to RainDog (Original post)

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 11:34 PM

Apr 2012

And if that is the case, it is a very good thing that it is tied and not quilted, because too many quilts have been ruined by machine quilting. A tied quilt could even be separated from the backing and restored if the top is particularly beautiful.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] RainDog Apr 2012 OP

you should have an expert look at it Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2012 #1

thanks! RainDog Apr 2012 #2

Fabric conservator supernova Apr 2012 #3

again, thanks! RainDog Apr 2012 #4

Value for old quilts is decided not only by age, but also by the sinkingfeeling Apr 2012 #5

you could very well be right that it was pieced long before it was backed. grasswire Apr 2012 #6

log cabin quilt april Apr 2012 #7

+1 McCIoud Dec 2012 #8

no need to kick RainDog Dec 2012 #9