belinda williford Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Does anyone know where the best place is to find antique fabric to help repair an antique quilt? I can't seem to find a place that has a lot of fabric choices. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I read an article not long ago that Pam Clark keeps a large collection. Don't know if she sells any though. The article says you can visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Log-Cabin-Spokane. There's also a gal on Ebay that specializes in vintage sewing patterns, etc. Effie's Quilt Shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belinda williford Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thank you so much. This will give me a place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Lots of people get "cutter" (that's how they list) quilt tops or quilts on ebay. They have worn spots and holes, but they have useable pieces of fabric too. They usually sell for low prices because they're damaged. I know one lady who gets them and makes Christmas sockings out of the good parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belinda williford Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 thank you so much. That is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnott Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 try reproductionfabrics.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 If you have some of the fabric you can scan it and print it on fabric on your printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Nora (who has been quiet lately) repairs vintage quilts as a large part of her business. She has a great stash of both vintage yardage and also feed sacks. Her user name is nora123 Look for her under Members List to access her email address if you want to contact her directly--be sure you are logged on to view her email addy. Maybe she will share her sources for vintage fabric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qfairy Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I had the same problem once..so i took some of an old dress from my granny and put it in the copy machine and used that material you use for printing photos on paper and spread it though the whole piece...was a good match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammi357 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 post a pic! ya never know what may be in someone's stash...(I have some seriously OLD fabric!) but, probably not vintage, just old. s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Antique stores carry ALOT of fabric in their vendor booth's. You just have to go looking yourself for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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