Iknew the subject had probably been discussed before. thanks everyone for your tips. I will try some of these suggestions on some old blocks I have before I try them on hers just to make sure. She doesn't have a clue that she will get them back so I do want them to look really nice for her so that she will have somethng of her mothers from long ago.
Loretta 50 years isn't that old to you and me :lol: but the fabric looks much older :!: