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Kim Nettles, Owner
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Safe Harbor For Your Damaged Quilt Or Vintage Textile
Honoring the Creator's Vision:
It's a well-loved, and thoroughly worn, baby quilt.
It was a wedding gift to your parents, but now there are splits in the fabric.
It's a treasured memento, but it has some holes, stains, or rotted areas.
The dog just chewed a hole through it.
It's a quilt you treasure and want to restore to the quiltmaker's original vision.
Before
After
Close-up of repair work. A patch of the same vintage and colors is inserted invisibly, with matching seamlines and quilting.
 Can My Quilt Be Saved?The reasons for restoring a quilt are as varied as the people who own them.
For example: After the initial interview, which can be done over the phone, the next step is to examine the quilt itself. I will send you instructions for mailing the quilt safely. Upon receipt, I will do a thorough analysis of the quilt. This analysis includes the fabrics, batting, thread, construction methods, and pattern. I will itemize the damage and recommended repair work, and then prepare several alternatives for the restoration. Once this stage is complete, I will call you to discuss the results and also send to you a written analysis, recommended alternatives, and an estimate for each alternative.
(217) 357-1133 or send an e-mail to: fmquilts@frontiernet.net |