I agree! Use the gentle cycle and let the quilt soak for a good while. I would use Quilt Soap and then dry in the dryer on the low cycle.
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Originally Posted by
quilterella
I'm afraid I agree with Grandma58. If they don't withstand a wash on gentle and tossed in the dryer on low, then how are you going to wash them in the future? I can't see having to wash a large quilt by hand a couple of times a year...way too much work. I also remember reading on here and elsewhere that drycleaning quilts isn't a good idea because of the harsh chemicals.