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luvstoquilt 03-21-2016 04:41 AM

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I roll mine on those swim tubes and then in muslin bags.

ManiacQuilter2 03-21-2016 05:18 AM

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It is beautiful. Mostly it is important to keep the even indirect sunlight off it. I keep my 100 year old quilt folded up in a pillowcase in halves and then I refold it in thirds. Never used it but the single fold binding has been worn in places.

Taughtby Grandma 03-21-2016 05:51 AM

What a wonderful treasure!

verababs 03-21-2016 06:00 AM

I was told that unless you have a written appraisal, insurance company considers it a "blanket" to replace: $6.00 to $8.00 value. Keep the appraisal separate from the quilt. Also cedar chests are the worst place to store antique Quilts... oily wood stains.

Boston1954 03-21-2016 06:04 AM

If you plan to use it, maybe hand wash, and very gently.

Mariah 03-21-2016 06:19 AM

Beautiful; a lot like my antique quilt my Paternal G. Mother made about 1900. Will post some day.

I do all of he things the other girls said, plus fold with quilt side folded in,and change the fold fair often.

Maria

MargeD 03-21-2016 11:54 AM

It looks to be in pretty good shape for an 80 year old quilt. I'm afraid I don't have any advice on caring for it, other than I've heard that sun can damage the fabrics, but I would have to defer to those more knowledgeable than myself. I think it's a great quilt and what a treasure to have.

ccthomas 03-21-2016 12:06 PM

Beautiful quilt.

EmiliasNana 03-22-2016 07:22 AM

What a treasured gift. Lots of helpful advice too. Thanks for sharing!


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