I don'[t know what you call them!
#33
Originally Posted by eparys
How about a "Beard Guard" - I did some googling and found several references to it -
Who would have thought !! It is actually a great idea.
Who would have thought !! It is actually a great idea.
#34
I was just thinking about this yesterday! I have noticed that the quilt we use every day on our bed (given to us 4 years ago when we got married) is dirty at the top. I think it has nothing to do with whiskers, though, it's oil from our fingers when we pull the quilt up at night. I was thinking about how it could be done to protect the top of the quilt. Even after I wash it I notice the top is still darker than the rest of the quilt.
So glad this came up! I may have to try making one of these.
So glad this came up! I may have to try making one of these.
#35
Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
I was just thinking about this yesterday! I have noticed that the quilt we use every day on our bed (given to us 4 years ago when we got married) is dirty at the top. I think it has nothing to do with whiskers, though, it's oil from our fingers when we pull the quilt up at night. I was thinking about how it could be done to protect the top of the quilt. Even after I wash it I notice the top is still darker than the rest of the quilt.
So glad this came up! I may have to try making one of these.
So glad this came up! I may have to try making one of these.
#36
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 82
Originally Posted by kwhite
Ok so now I have a question. I made my first quilt. White on white out of muslin. It has discolored from not having a chin guard. i have it put away. How do I get off the discoloration without ruiening the quilt?
The following is a quote from the link below it.
If the quilt is age-marked, soak in a solution of one quart buttermilk and one tablespoon white vinegar to each gallon of water before washing. This won’t damage a cotton quilt.
http://tipnut.com/vintage-quilts/
#38
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bosque county, Texas
Posts: 100
My mother had these on all her quilts and her blankets but not her bedspreads. They were washed, starched, ironed and put back on as soon as they became dirty, but the quilt or blanket stayed clean. She bought the material for the protector to match either the quilt or the decoration in the room because back then all the sheets were white and were ironed every time they were washed. Washed on Monday, Ironed on Tuesday. Starched on Tuesday, ironed on Wednesday. Cleaned house on Thursday. In between times she made everyone's clothes, did most of the yard work, went to church everytime they opened the doors. And had a very active social life. No clothes dryer, no dishwasher, no microwave, no TV - but you really got the news off of the party line telephone!
#40
Originally Posted by ghostrider
Sounds like an early version of a duvet cover to me. I use them on down comforters, but not on quilts. I spend too much time and effort on making the quilt tops look just right...no way do I want to cover it up with a fabric bag! :lol:
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