My sister uses a cut lemon to blot on the stain before setting it in the sun - juice of lemon contains natural materials that help the stain come out. There is also a commercial soap, frequently sold in quilt stores, which is good for this, in case you want to purchase something. Grandma's is one brand, and there are others.
Originally Posted by
loves_2_quilt
I was told at a local quilt shop the other day that the best way to take stains out of old quilts. On a HOT sunny day spread the quilt in the grass and spritz with distilled water and allow the sun to take out the stains. Do not use water from the faucet but only distilled. It is something about the reaction between the sun and the cholophyl(sp?) in the grass.
Debbie