tortoisethreads

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

Arm and Hammer Washing soda or detergent

Granna of 5

I used vinegar and baking soda in the wash and let dry in sun, took the smell out..

littlehud

Drying it outside in the sun may help. It is a beautiful quilt.

dsb38327

Borax.

tortoisethreads

Yep, vinegar should help. Thanks.

sew_lulu

beautiful quilt.

amma

I would wash in vinegar and rinse it a couple of times. Your quilt is beautiful :D:D:D

dkabasketlady

Beautiful quilt!!! Vinegar & hang outside to dry!!!

Suzanne57

But in the shade, not in direct sunlight! Don't want that beautiful quilt to fade.