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    I have a question for you ladies. I am finishing a quilt that was started in the late 1800's or early 1900's for a friend. Question is: If it were you would you put a fusible stabilizer on it? If so which one would you recommend? It is made out of cotton from what appears to be scraps from clothing and other extras! Thank You for any addvice. Melissa

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    Melissa,

    What is the condition of the quilt and what would you use the stabilizer for? Were you thinking of fusing the whole back of the quilt and then adding batting and a backing?? Can you post a picture of the quilt??? That would help us to know how to advise you. You can stay on this thread and click Reply and post your picture and type a few words.

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    Barb,
    Yes fusing the whole piece and adding batting and backing. Its not in to bad of shape though a few places I'm fixing. Some of the small pieces are very thin.
    Thanks again Melissa
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    Melissa, I can certainly understand why you may want to fuse something on the back of the quilt top as I think that may help preserve the fabric. I'm not certain whether it would work as you hope though - my main concern would be the possible lumpiness over the seams and points. Having said that, there are several stabilizers made for clothing that would probably be the most appropriate because they are fibers that will allow flexibility once they are ironed on.

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    Melissa,

    The quilt top would have to be really flat before fusing it if you choose to go with fusing. If it was my quilt I would do all the mending and hand quilt it. If you can't hand quilt it, find a group at a local church that does hand quilting. How are you planning to quilt it? I know this is for a friend and not yourself. Barb

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    Barb,
    I was going to use the stitch in the ditch method on a machine once I finshed the mending by hand. Melissa

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    I don't think I would use a stabilizer. After hand fixing every loose seam I would invest in some Hobbs fusible batting and then STD. If you do decide to use the stabilizer I would use a whisper weight or a water soluble. The water soluble will reinforce the threads and wash away if you wash it in warm water.
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    I think the stabilizer no matter how soft, would add a stiffness to this antique quilt. I think it needs tender loving care and be preserved for just the eye to love.....not to be used. I have been told that when you add any new materials to an antique quilt or quilt top, the dating becomes the date of the newest fabric. Please keep that in mind, if the old date matters.

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