Care
Instructions
for Your Quilt
(Not Intended for Art Wallhangings)
Hang or put on a bed that is out of direct sunlight. Light
will fade the colors of the quilt; this also includes artificial and indirect
light. Take down and put away occasionally to let the fibers rest. Wash only as
it really needs it (maybe once a year or so), particularly before you put it
away for awhile. Wash in warm water on gentle cycle with a mild detergent (Woolite,
Synthrapol [which you can get at any quilting store], or Orvis). Dry in dryer on
fluff setting or on the clothesline inside out, and hang by the edges.
Store in an acid-free cardboard box with acid-free tissue
or in a cotton pillowcase. If the quilt is to be stored for any length of time,
take it out periodically and refold it a different way. If it is folded the same
every time, the fabric will break on the creases over time. Above all, enjoy
your quilt and use it--that’s what it was made for. Contact Sue via e-mail at
swyard@cnsp.com
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