Stain on Vintage Quilt Top - Help!
#1
I purchased this lovely vintage quilt top today. The blocks are hand pieced and then machine sewn together (at a later time I'm guessing). The quilt is stunning I think! Sadly there are some stains on it that look like they might be water stains.
Does anyone have advice on how to remove the stain without damaging the top? I want to clean it and have it quilted.
Thanks for your help and knowledge!
Does anyone have advice on how to remove the stain without damaging the top? I want to clean it and have it quilted.
Thanks for your help and knowledge!
Water Stains I think?
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Another Section with Stains
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One of the intricate blocks
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#4
I love this quilt too. I had 3 that my grandmother pieced in the '40's and 50's. I had quilted them and then washed them. I worked really well. I did a no-no and washed them in my washer on gentle and dried them a med. The colors came alive. I'm so glad I did all that work. Be sure to show us when you are finished:)
#5
Originally Posted by irishrose
Oxyclean would be my choice, too, but not until you either quilt it or baste it to a sheet. I would not wash it with the back uncovered.
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I wash my 1960s quilts in warm water on gentle after a soak in the washer, but they are quilted and finished. If you don't wanto to finish this one first, then you'll need to baste it to a sheet on every sashing strip and all the edges. It would be a shame to have such beautiful work become a ball of strings.
After the wash cycle is done, I respin the quilt on a normal speed, but I would never agitate it at normal. Then a short tiime in the dryer and, finally, spread out to finish drying.
After the wash cycle is done, I respin the quilt on a normal speed, but I would never agitate it at normal. Then a short tiime in the dryer and, finally, spread out to finish drying.
#8
The top is absolutely gorgeous! I recently read the directions on my powder non-chlorine bleach. It recommends soaking for up to 8 hours. You might try that (after stitching your layers and adding binding)!
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