Very glad that all came out well.

I wash my quilts all the time in ordinary liquid soap, the ones with no additives or scents. I have a large capacity washer as I have a lot of king size quilts. I line dry. The quilts come out wonderful, after all they are made out of that expensive fabric right? They should hold up to washing. I always use the gently cycle tho.

There is a product I use called...Retro Clean. I was trying to find the name so I didn't have to go downstairs to find mine...and while looking found this site...looks helpful. http://www.antique-linens.com/laundering.html