Originally Posted by
KLO
Orvis is suppose to be very good and gentle for washing things like this, I believe. Those green centers in the first photo look like they are coming apart? They just look strange in the photo so I am not sure if that is what is happening. Anyway, if the blocks don't flatten out when you hand soak/wash them, your idea about "halving" or "quartering" them sounds like a good solution. You might just want to make a wall hanging or perhaps table top quilt where it won't get any traffic to harm them if they are too delicate. I hope others chime in with suggestions and ideas to save these old blocks. Good luck!
Thanks KLO... those green "centers" are my cutting mat underneath. Most of the dresdens dont have centers yet, only the one with the orange center. LOL! Sorry for the confusing photo.