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tortoisethreads 06-18-2010 11:33 AM
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Okay, so today I finished another scrappy quilt using a lot of old fabric from the 40's and 50's. I found this fabric in my MIL's basement. I hardly ever wash until I'm completely finished with the quilt, I like that puckered look, well this time the stink stuck around! I let it soak for an hour or so then put it through the wash, and it still smells "musty". Any ideas on carefully making a quilt smell better. P.S. I have used tons of her fabric in the past and never had this problem.

clem55 06-18-2010 11:37 AM
Arm and Hammer Washing soda or detergent

Granna of 5 06-18-2010 11:42 AM
I used vinegar and baking soda in the wash and let dry in sun, took the smell out..

littlehud 06-18-2010 11:46 AM
Drying it outside in the sun may help. It is a beautiful quilt.

dsb38327 06-18-2010 11:48 AM
Borax.

tortoisethreads 06-18-2010 12:06 PM
Yep, vinegar should help. Thanks.

sew_lulu 06-18-2010 12:12 PM
beautiful quilt.

amma 06-18-2010 12:26 PM
I would wash in vinegar and rinse it a couple of times. Your quilt is beautiful :D:D:D

dkabasketlady 06-18-2010 03:20 PM
Beautiful quilt!!! Vinegar & hang outside to dry!!!

Suzanne57 06-18-2010 04:03 PM
Originally Posted by Granna of 5
I used vinegar and baking soda in the wash and let dry in sun, took the smell out..
But in the shade, not in direct sunlight! Don't want that beautiful quilt to fade.


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