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Quilt top storage question.

Old 04-11-2009, 02:55 PM
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I just want to mention that for long-term storage you always want to avoid having the fabric in direct contact with any kind of wood product -- including paper, cardboard, tissue paper. Wood products contain acid and that acid will eventually damage the fabric. This may take years to become obvious; however, why take any kind of chance when it's pretty easy to wrap a quilt or fabric in muslin?

Acid-free paper is available, but it gets pricey. Acid-free tissue paper is used around wedding dresses when they go into long-term storage. Many scrapbookers try to use only acid-free paper in their creations so they will last (and not damage photos). Wood products sold as "archival quality" are acid-free.

A lot of antique quilts were damaged from long-term storage in cedar chests. This could have been prevented if the quilts had been first stuffed into pillowcases to prevent direct contact with the wood.
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Old 04-11-2009, 03:36 PM
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You ladies are all so smart - I learn something new every day. Thank-you.
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Old 04-11-2009, 06:32 PM
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Once my quilt top is ironed & "waiting" for the next step I fold it carefully & place it over a plastic (thick) hanger in the closet....
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