Originally Posted by Quilting Nonnie
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Also, does anyone know how to get out the yellow staining on the quilt?
As someone else already mentioned, no washing machine or dryer. Your LQS should have an antique soak that soaks out yellow stains. Orvus soap also works, also LQS. Do it in the tub with a sheet under so you can pull it out without pulling on the quilt itself. Those stitches are fragile and weakened with time.
The yellow stains got there from being in contact with wood, likely a cedar chest. The wood fibers and cotton fibers will interact; adversely for the quilt. When you store your quilts, put them in a pillowcase and store on a shelf, or in a plastic tub. The best way to store quilts, is on a bed, but when you're outta beds, you're outta storage! Plastic tubs work good because even tho they have a lid on them, they aren't air-tight and the quilt can still breathe. Hope this helps.
btw, it's a great quilt!!