Originally Posted by Fabaddict
yes you can hand wash them - just lay them to soak in a solution of 1 tablespoon bleach to 1 gallon of water - you will be surprised how nice they will come out. I got that recipe from a gal that restores old embroidered pieces - I used it on an old quilt block too, and it worked wonderfully
I'd think the bleach would be a little harsh on old fabric.
try Oxiclean in water & soak for a little while--not overnight.
just some gentle up & down swishes. won't these blocks be
grand with some 30's fabrics ?? congrats !