You
will want your beautiful Morning Star Quilt to last as a
family heirloom to be lovingly passed down through the generations.
By observing a few simple cleaning and storage rules, this
can easily be accomplished.
General:
Quilts
may be cleaned by laundering them by machine or by hand
in the bath tub. Drying in a dryer is OK, or they may be
air dried on a flat surface. Dry cleaning is not recommended
for most quilts. Don't use a lint roller, as this
will pull the batting through the fabric.
Machine
Washing:
Wash and dry quilts only when necessary, using warn water
and a mild soap (but not dishwashing soaps or soaps made
for woolens.) For a black quilt, use cold water. Use a large
washing machine, on the gentle cycle. Dissolve the soap
in the washer before adding the quilt. Rinse the quilt well.
Remove immediately after washing.
Hand
Washing:
Quilts may also be handwashed in the bathtub. Knead gently
between your hands; don't swish the quilt or swirl it around.
After rinsing, drain tub and gently press the remaining
water out of the quilt.
Drying:
Wet quilts are very heavy, so picking up wet quilts must
be done with care in order to avoid breaking the threads.
Don't hang or line dry your quilt. Quilts may be air dried
flat on a mattress pad or towels, or they may be dried in
the dryer on a warm but not hot setting. An extra large
dryier is best. It's best to remove it from the dryer before
it's completely dry. Don't iron. If drying indoors, a fan
may speed up drying time. Always
avoid direct sunlight on your quilt.
"Fluffing":
To
fluff up a dry quilt, you can place it in the dryer for
15 minutes on the air only setting. This will loosen a lot
of lint, pet hair, and other minor debris.
Storage: Roll up and store
your quilt in a pillow case, or wrapped in a bed sheet,
or rolled up in an acid free wrapping paper. Store in a
cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and sunlight.
Don't store it in a plastic bag. To avoid permanent creasing,
occasionally re-roll the quilt.
Congratulations
to Glenn and Amanda Ente! The photo above was taken on their
wedding day. The original Good Road Star Quilt was used
in their traditional ceremony, and Amanda wrote to say:
"Diane Thank you so much. The day of our wedding ceremony
was so amazing. Everything about it was beyond our prayers.
I am so thankful you could be a part of it. Many blessings
to you and your family. "
Thank
you, Glenn and Amanda, for sharing!
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