quilterfly

Most of the fabrics that can be seen appear to be from the 30's. There is a piece that could be 40"s but can't see it well enough to tell. What a wonderful, wonderful treasure!

Cookie64

This is beautiful, I have a friend with one and she didn't know what to do with it, she thought it wasn't finished so I told her to put it in her spare room on the bed and enjoy it.
Hers is beautiful too.

Cookie

ann clare

Beautiful quilt.

Elenore

I would try putting it in a large box or plastic blanket container with a couple sweet smelling dryer sheets nd see if that takes care of the musty smell before I would take a chance on washing it.
Ellie

Momsmurf

Have you thought of using Oust spray for the odor?

inletjerry

I agree with you! This is a beautiful quilt and well worth the time to clean and renew some stitching. Much love was put into the original stitching.

louisebuck

that is beaut6iful

glenda5253

Oh what a beautiful quilt top! Finding just the right color backing fabric would make it pop and take some of the worry of the fragility of the top out. :thumbup:

mayday

totally agree.

Mornigstar

Agree with some of the others BUT since your location has
many quilters ---
I would find an apparaiser even by asking a LQS for info for a name and number to contact.
That person would probably give you most info even on how to wash/clean and repair it because they see it in person or maybe ask for certain info via a photo .

Appraisers cost me $20- $30 but for something so special I believe it is worth asking someone who is trained.
Although many on this forum are experts too.

Also you would get the answer re the age of fabric. Explain that you need info as most app would be happy to help save a family piece rather than charge you a fortune.
I find them at quilt shows or thru a guild.

I like the idea of a light color sheet/backing fabric put on as a mehod of restoration.
It's a real treasure