I have a double bed quilt that I use as my bed spread. It was made by my grandmother before she died. I am curious as to what would be the best and safest way to clean it. I am concerned because it has a significant amount of cross-stitching on it and I don't want any of the stitches to come undone. I figure it is pretty sturdy because she used it on one of the beds in her house from when she made it in 1985 until 2005 and it is still in pretty good shape. Any thoughts?
2007-12-25 08:46:19 · 8 answers · asked by uncjillian 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I would hand wash this item with your hands not the wash machine. The machine will make the cross stiches come un-done or you can always pay the dry cleaners for to do it.
2007-12-25 09:26:30 · answer #1 · answered by rosabearr ") 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I would invest in a new bed spread and have that one professionally dry cleaned and then store it in plastic. It is an heirloom and you would do better to tuck it away for awhile and let it rest. You could wash it on the gentle cycle but that put still puts alot of wear and tear on it. I would definitley line dry it if I washed it. But do keep; in mind that having it dry cleaned, which is quite expensive as they charge by the pound at most places for bulky items. Save it for special occasions and get it out when you feel like "feeling your grandmother's hands", otherwise it will fall apart from use and you will only have a rag left. Believe me I went throught this with my grams quilts and they are all gone now
2007-12-25 09:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by victoria c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest the front load large Laundromat washer made for big loads, cool water, gentle detergent like Orvus, gentle cycle. To be sure find a quilt shop in your area and verify with them. If you want to keep this quilt for yourself and future generations please do not store in plastic. Your quilt shop can recommend a method to display it out of sunlight rotating the position of the quilt occasionally. Enjoy this heirloom and preserve it for the future - you are so fortunate to have it!
2007-12-26 02:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by litl m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take advantage of Biz as a laundry booster. i take advantage of in wash plenty with darkish clothing, and soak white/easy clothing in it; with water in a bucket in one day. Biz is colour risk-free, and has saved maximum of my new child's' clothing. I even have very particular quilts that are used usually, yet there comes a time whilst they could desire to be retired.
2016-10-09 04:13:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold water, gentle cycle, low heat in the dryer. Cross stitchery is amazingly sturdy.
2007-12-25 09:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Butterfly Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to wash it in a front loading washer to prevent it from getting beaten and ripped. If you don't have one, take it to the laundry mat. Cold wash.
2007-12-25 10:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ladies group told me to go to quilt shop.
these ladies use a quilt soap to wash their expensive quilts.
good luck.
2007-12-26 14:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by R S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm wash/Cold rinse
Frontload washer is a must!
2007-12-25 13:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by robgwisdala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋