Washing Your Quilt
All my quilts are machine washable, unless noted for wallhangings using specialty fabrics or threads.
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Wash only when necessary
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Try “airing” your quilt in the dryer on “air only” for 15-20 minutes
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Wash in cool water, set to delicate or gentle cycle, using the largest load
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Use a mild laundry soap such as Ivory Snow or Woolite
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Do not wring or twist
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Dry in short 20 minute cycles on gentle, checking for dryness
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Dry flat outside on top of a sheet, away from animals, children or blowing objects; preferably on an overcast day
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Do not use dryer sheets
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Do not dry clean
Storing Your Quilt
Use your quilts! Enjoy them! Store them only if you have to!
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Keep quilts out of direct sunlight – they will fade
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Make sure quilt is completely dry before storing else they might mildew
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Store in a cool, dry place
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Fold quilts accordion style (in a “Z”), so that each fabric fold is stressed as little as possible
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You can place rolled up acid-free tissue paper in each fold to avoid creases
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You can use 100% cotton bags or wrap in cotton sheets
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NEVER store in plastic – quilts need to breathe! Plastic retains moisture which can encourage mildew and mold.