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    Old 05-27-2010, 05:14 AM
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    How did it work to use the sheet/bathtub/quilt wash method?

    Are you able to work on the tops now?
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    Old 05-27-2010, 08:03 AM
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    I was told to never wash old quilts instead use a vacuum on it with several layers of old panty hose on the nozzel and just clean them that way. This was from a lady from the quilt museum in Indiana. She came to our quilt guild last month and spoke to us.
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    Old 05-27-2010, 02:57 PM
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    I would love to see pics of these wonderful quilts. I am so envious of you. What great buys.
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    Old 05-27-2010, 03:00 PM
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    did you get the quilts washed and please post pictures for us
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    Old 05-27-2010, 03:01 PM
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    Oh my goodness! You will have to post some pictures when you can. I would love to see them.
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    Old 05-27-2010, 03:38 PM
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    Originally Posted by PurplePassion
    You are so lucky , post pictures .A cutter quilt ( if I am not mistaken) is a heavy quilt that was used in horse and buggy days; that they covered up their laps and legs with to stay warm.
    Today's vernacular...cutter quilt means a well worn quilt that probably is not useful in its current condition, but could be cut into smaller pieces for other uses.
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    Cutter Quilt is worn and has usable parts, only.

    The Sleigh Blanket that you were thinking of is called a Lap Robe. Very heavy and often made with fur as well as dense wool for warmth. Ever go on a horse drawn sleigh ride? VERY COLD! Hence the need for foot warmers (metal containers that held hot coals from the fireplace/stove) and Lab Robes.

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    Old 05-28-2010, 04:17 AM
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    I would also put the back on first and quilt it. It would stablize it. I have a great stain remover.... 1 cup clorox 2 powder, 1 cup dish soap. put all in 5 gallons in washer of very very hot water, NOT BOILING, -> let sit for 24 hours then wash on gentle cycle. I found some of the older fabric still can bleed. so when I washed, I would add 1/4 cup vinegar. It sets the colors and prevents them from bleeding.
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    Old 05-28-2010, 08:02 AM
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    Yes, I too would stabilize them somehow. And if you have a jacuzzi-type tub you can gently agitate them. Also, have a friend who repairs old quilts and did some cleaning for someone who had quilts in one of the hurricanes and her method was......everybody take a deep breath......she laid a sheet on her gently sloping lawn, laid the quilt on top of the sheet and then ran her sprinkler at a very light flow over the quilt. The gentle slope made the water go downhill and the quilts turned out beautifully.
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    Old 05-28-2010, 10:44 AM
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    You could put the quilt into your washing machine on the soak cycle. Then either spin on gentle or lift it out of the water. This way you wouldn't have to bend over to get at it. I would think the gentle spin would be as gentle on the quilt as swishing in the bathtub.
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