I caution people about washing quilts. I remind them that there are lots of small pieces that have been sewn together and too much vigorous washing could cause threads to break or fabric to fray inside the quilt. In this case LESS is MORE!
1) Use only gentle cycle -
2) Put quilt in washer - then fill with warm to cool water
3) add only a small amount of liquid detergent
4) agitate for about 15 seconds
5) let soak for 10 to 15 minutes
6) agitate again and let rest
Do the same with the rinse cycle. It may take more time and attention than a blanket, BUT it took more time andf attention to make the quilt.
It is a definitely a HANDLE WITH CARE washing process.
June in Cincinnati