Pillowcase to store your quilt?

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08-05-2011, 06:57 AM

#51

georgia

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Thanks Michael, I love Missouri quilt co's videos, Jenny makes it so much easier.

08-05-2011, 07:06 AM

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TanyaL

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Why is it better to store a quilt in a fabric pillowcase? Why are they not supposed to be folded? I have a hand sewn, hand quilted signature quilt made in the 1920's that has always been folded when not on a bed ( folded on a shelf probably the since 1950) that doesn't seem to have any damage. I'm keeping it in a plastic tote now since we get the occasional mouse in from the fields.

08-05-2011, 07:12 AM

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Great-great granny

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Originally Posted by TanyaL

I don't really know, but I had heard that storing quilts in plastic prevents the fabric from "breathing" & is not good for it???? Perhaps there is a chance the plastic could cause moisture to build up???? :cry:

Anyone else ever hear this????

08-05-2011, 07:30 AM

#54

Weenween

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Originally Posted by miholmes

Good Afternoon All,

At a recent retreat I was told I should always get extra fabric and make a pillowcase to store my new quilt in. So when giving it as a gift, have a card with the instructions for how to wash it and then indicate it should be rolled and put back in the pillowcase, etc....

So I was out looking for a tutorial on HOW to machine a pillowcase and found this tutorial from the Missouri Star Quilt Company on Youtube....and all I can say is.......IT'S GENUS....COMPLETELY GENUS! :)

I was kind intimidated because I have only ever made quilt tops, no other sewing under my belt, and the thought of hems and things scare me. This COMPLETELY my seed. You only have to sew along 3 lines and you get a gorgeous pillowcase!!!

I know I know....you are thinking I'm posting too many videos as of late. Sorry about that, but I thought this is a great watch for people who wanted to make a pillowcase, but thought it would be difficult to attempt.

http://www.youtube.com/missouriquilt...51/MrYWCma9wgM

~Michael

THANK YOU THAT IS SEW NEAT AND EASY BESIDES PRETTY.

08-05-2011, 07:31 AM

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caspharm

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Great video as usual from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Thanks!

08-05-2011, 07:33 AM

#56

betty-47_

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I have been making them from left over fabrics to match my quilt top and when I store my quilts I don't have to go through all the quilts looking for a particular one. I know by the pillow case what quilt is in it. Also have a decorative pillow to use on the bed when I use that quilt.

08-05-2011, 07:34 AM

#57

Annaquilts

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Great! Thanks Michael. Keep posting. I like Missouri Comp. videos. Don't you love all this free stuff on the net?

08-05-2011, 07:36 AM

#58

Bonbonary

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Thanks, Michael. I have made pillow cases before but didn't know how to hide all the seams. The tube method is great. I will definitely do that next time.

08-05-2011, 07:40 AM

#59

TeresaR

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If you make a quilt larger than a twin, do you make 2 pillowcases?

08-05-2011, 07:58 AM

#60

miholmes

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Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa

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Originally Posted by miholmes

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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy

this might be a silly question but if you're supposed to roll the quilt for storage wouldn't you make a tube instead of a rectangle?

LOL....not silly. I'm just going off of what was communicated to me. But they also said you should take them out and refold them every 2 months or so...

I'm not an expert on this one. I was ALSO told to was them in a a specific detergent that you can get from any Farm Supply store, because it really gentle of your quilt...but the name of that eludes me right now.

Hmmm.....this this would be a good thing to talk about and get a tut going for it. :P

I think you are talking about *Orvis* horse shampoo, it is a paste and extremely gentle.

Ooo I think that's EXACTLY it! Thanks!