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