I soak my quilt that is handquilted in the bathtub in cold water and gentle soap. After several hours I gently agitate with my hands and drain. Then rinse two times and drain again, and place it in a plastic laundry basket and squeeze as much water as I can. I let it drain in the basket and squeeze again and again then I take it out to dry away from the sun and birds. I think that you may also do this and follow the other recommendations on how to dry it. Good luck.