How to clean antique quilts

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I use many of my quilts daily. Some I only display. For those I cover up with on the couch or lay my children on, I want to make sure they are clean. If I am going to cuddle under it, it has to smell nice. But, washing a vintage quilt comes with a lot of risk. You are handling a piece of art that

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The following rules apply primarily to our heirloom quilts – quilts that are meant to be enjoyed visually rather than used – but the tips are helpful for our more “practical” quilts as well. However, I’m a firm believer that every quilt we make is an heirloom quilt, meaning it is (or will be!) a valuable piece that will be in the family for years and years. Remember that every time you wash a quilt, it adds a little wear and tear and eventually can take off years of life for that quilt. Washing Old Quilts, Quilt Basics, Quilt Repair, Antique Quilts Patterns, Quilt Meaning, Quilt Techniques, Quilt Tips, Basic Quilt, Homemade Quilts

The following rules apply primarily to our heirloom quilts – quilts that are meant to be enjoyed visually rather than used – but the tips are helpful for our more “practical” quilts as well. However, I’m a firm believer that every quilt we make is an heirloom quilt, meaning it is (or will be!) a valuable piece that will be in the family for years and years. Remember that every time you wash a quilt, it adds a little wear and tear and eventually can take off years of life for that quilt.

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