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Caring for Your Quilt by Robin Brisson Quilter Studio Quilts are like people;
they like the same environments and being loved. They don't like to be left in
the hot sun, rolled up in a plastic bag (someone might mistake them for
rubbish), left in a damp musty basement nor locked in an old wooden trunk in
the attic. Quilts don't need laundering. They can be gently vacuumed through a small
piece of plastic screening or plastic canvas.
If you have a clothesline available you can also air them over several
parallel lines. Place a sheet under the quilt and over it to protect from
sunlight and birds.
Some folks claim
that raking up some morning freshly mowed grass, placing a sheet on the
clippings, then the quilt, and then another sheet will help eliminate the musty
smell. Be sure to turn the quilt over.
Supposedly the chloroform from the grass is the magic ingredient. If you think there might be some tiny pesky
creatures in the quilt you might try freezing it.
It
is wise to always consult a professional, especially if you don't know the
proper care and value of the quilt. It might be worth more than you realize and
you could significantly reduce its value. © Robin Brisson 2000 |
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