fill bathtub with hot water, use Restoration cleaner (find on Amazon or at quilt shop) , put antique quilt into plastic laundry basket and leave in basket as you lower into bathtub. Follow the directions on Restoration and let soak, use laundry basket to swish up and down the quilt , rinse as directed. You may need to repeat (also on Restoration directions). do not pick the quilt up from tub without using the basket, you can even squeeze out the water while in the basket. And then lay flat on sheet (outside out of direct sun) or inside with fan to help dry it. using the plastic laundry basket will prevent any stitching from popping or fabric from pulling. You can also use some Granny's stain stick on the more obvious spots--but I didnt need it with the Restoration.