Hi All! This is my first post, and I am in dire need of your wisdom! Please help if you can.
Ultimately, I made a huge mistake. I made this quilt for my baby daughter, but as I was nearing the end and was making the "quilt sandwich," to prepare for machine quilting, I ran out of my normal adhesive. So, I supplemented with a HORRIBLE adhesive which, although it said it was safe for fabric, has caused me so much grief! As my daughter used the quilt, the adhesive began getting very dark-looking and dirty under the fabric. In addition, it feels stiff and crunchy in those areas. I washed it and it only got worse.
Other complicating factors:
a) I used 100% wool batting, so that may affect which cleansers I can use.
b) I did extensive hand-embroidery around the borders (an e.e. cummings poem), so I can't easily rip it apart and save the quilt top.
This was a gift for my daughter's birthday, very large, and very precious to her! I am hoping that you wise people might have some ideas for me. I am desperate to salvage it if possible. I gratefully welcome any suggestions! Thank you so much!