One of my current quilting projects is repairing this family heirloom quilt. We call it the lead apron quilt as it's quite heavy for its size. Nine pounds to be exact. It is made from old coats and other heavy materials like corduroy. I think there's a blanket inside it as well. Traditionally, this kind of quilt was added to in layers. I'm going to do my best to maintain it's look and integrity. My plan is to do the repairs and add a new backing without taking it apart.
Top priority is replacing all of the pink-ish blocks on the left side of this photo. I'm not sure what material it is but it did not hold up well at all.
This is a close up of one of the pink blocks.
I had originally planned on an old pair of blue, light denim coveralls as patching material.
I have it all cut up and will still use some of it.
Just before I started I found a pair of tan denim shorts that were slated to go to the thrift store.
I cut those up too for use in patching.
I think the color and feel goes better with the quilt.
Some of the material is a little tough to get through. I've resorted to two thimbles.
The leather thimble pad on my thumb is great for grabbing the needle!
The backside of the quilt is in surprisingly good shape.
(I may straighten out the bottom edge...the crookedness is driving me nuts!)
I'm going to cover the holes with applique patches on this side too.
However, when I'm done it will get covered with a flannel sheet.
Then I'll fold the backing to the top and use it for self-binding.
It's not my favorite way to bind but that's how it was originally made.
It was also tied with yarn. I plan to re-do that as well.
It might take some shopping to find the right colors though.
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