be tomorrow's heirlooms. They will withstand gentle wear and tear, but
please handle with care.
When storing quilts, please remember to keep out of direct sunlight, and
do not store in poly bags or cedar chests. If storing quilts for long periods
of time, it is best to re-fold along different lines to keep fibers from breaking
over time. (It is similar to folding and unfolding a letter many times.) To
remove fold lines or wrinkles from shipping, steam or spritz lightly with
water and allow to dry flat.
For best results, quilts may be washed in cold water, by hand in a large
sink or tub, or in your washing machine (gentle cycle) with a mild detergent
such as Ivory Flakes or Orvus Quilt Soap. Agitate manually for best results.
Fibers are most vulnerable when wet, carefully lift wet quilt from washer.
Lift and carry wet quilt in a sheet to avoid stretching and weakening fibers.
Place in dryer on air for 15 minutes to remove some moisture, then dry flat.
Do not wring or hang wet quilts. Washing will accentuate the texture of the
hand quilting. Dry cleaning is not recommended, however quilts may be
vacuumed between cleanings to remove surface dirt.
