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Posted on November 1, 2009 by Amy Pierce | Posted under Crafts Hobbies
Quilt Care
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All quilts need to be cleaned on occassion , washing a quilt in the washer is a nice option. We want to set the controls to a fragile /gentle cycle and use a mild detergent and let the quilt agitate for two mins before soaking it for ten minutes. The quilt must be agitated again and then we need to set the machine controls to a spin cycle to let the water drain from the quilt. We shouldn't however [*COMMA] wash our quilt constantly to save the standard of the fabric. After washing the quilt, we want to lay it down on towels and wait for twenty-four hours for the quilt to dry. Quilts can also be hand-washed by placing them in a bath-tub and cleaning them with warm water and tiny quantity of soap. Any stains on the quilt should be washed straight away with cool water and a clean white terry cloth and a very mild stain remover should be used if found obligatory. If we decide to display our quilt on the wall, then we employ a top quality quilt hanger that is capable of supporting the weight of the quilt, otherwise it could end in fiber damage and even breakage. If our quilt remains folded the majority of the time, then we need to refold it every couple of months to be sure that permanent crease lines and stress points do not appear on the quilt. We also should store it in a cool place as daylight is understood to have a fading effect on colors. If the quilt is stored in damp or humid conditions, then the fiber might rot. Quilts should be stored at a place that's around 65-75F. WE should never store our quilts in places that don't have correct ventilation. We should also never stack quilts one top of each other as the stress on each quilt increases giving rise to crease lines. Duvets should also never be wrapped in plastics because the vapors from the fabrics could cause the quilt fabric to become worse. We need to remove the dust accumulated on the quilt from time to time. We want to support the quilt strongly and then shake the dust down. We will also vacuum small sections of the quilt. We should never dry-clean our quilt as the chemicals used in the act might damage it. We should never eat, smoke or drink round the quilt. No heavy objects should be put on it. If we wish to label our quilt, then we are able to write the information on a piece of washed cotton or acid-free paper and place it on the quilt. If the quilt fabric is well sorted and you consider these elements, your quilt should last considerably longer and can be passed down for generations. . About The Author: Elise Colleen is a third generation quilter. She has created nearly every style of quilt using designer and unique quilt fabric. |
Tags: QUILT FABRIC, QUILT CARE, QUILT MAINTENANCE, QUILT CLEANINGORATOR FABRIC
