All the quilts that I have made (and the few that I have kept) are "to be used" style and since we are headed into spring and summer, I am trying to figure out the best way to store them. We won't need them again till fall/winter but I don't want them to get damaged between now and then. Any suggestions?
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I store mine on a pants hanger and cover them with muslin and hand them in the closet. The muslin keeps them clean from dust and allows the fabric to breath. No plastic cover!
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On a bed in a spare bedroom under the spread/comfortor.
I use the heavy rolled cardboard hangers the custom drapery makers use & hang quilts in closet & cover with an old sheet. Do not use cedar chests - they eat the fabric were touching the wood. |
I use batting cardboard rolls. This works great and a I have a stand that I put them on. they actually look great all rolled up.
I store my smaller ones in a closet on a shelf. Never in plastic, wrap an old sheet around the quilt to keep any dust off. I usually don't wratp them if I use them a couple times a year. Enjoy! |
On a bed layered is probably the best way.
If you can't do that, I would lay a sheet or something on a shelf in a closet, and then fold the quilts with the outside out, and stack on the shelf. Rolling is also a good idea if you can find something to roll them around. |
I store all mine in matching pillowcases in my linen closet. Just glancing at the pillowcase let's me know what quilt is in there without shaking it out.
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Rolling them puts the least stress on the fabric. Makes sure any storage container is either cotton or acid free. I don't consider any of mine masterpieces so they are for the most part rolled and stuffed in cotton pillowcases when they are not being used.
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I fold them and put in a pillow case... But every two months I refold , as to avoid a permanent crease.
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