amma

I also would suggest waiting.. even if they are stained or aged looking, I wouldn't want to risk distortion or fraying and then not be able to use them.
IMHO stains wouldn't matter, they would just add to the over all look. I might even tea splotch some fabric to match :D:D:D

klgreene

Wait until it's a quilt....don't wash!

cutebuns

Unless they were truly disgusting, i wouldn't wash them.

sahm4605

I wouldn't wash them either. at least until they are quilted. I would very nicely tell her that it could ruin them more than help them. post pics when you get the blocks or the quilt done. can't wait to see them.

nana katie

I would wait till its quilted , but if it necessary I would just hand wash gently and lay out flat on a towel to dry.

ann clare

I would wait until the quilt is complete.

bjnicholson

Pics please when it's finished!

azdesertrat

thanks everyone thats what i decided too.I will post pictures of it when im done,and this is for her(someone asked),she asked me if i would make it after I shoud her some quilts i finished

Jingle

You have received good advice. I' have not experience with old blocks or quilts. Good luck.

quilt3311

I would soak them in a flat pan with some synthropal in the water, work up and down with my hands, then rinse several times and lay flat to dry. If you absolutely must wash in a machine, put them in a mesh bag or the edges will fray terribly. Another idea would be to stay stitch all around the edge.