francie yuhas

[ATTACH=CONFIG]559506[/ATTACH]This was pieced in 1900. The border was outsized,but I quilted it the way it was. It was badly stained,but cleaned up nicely.

francie yuhas

[ATTACH=CONFIG]559508[/ATTACH]Here is the full picture.

Mariposa

Very pretty!

Jane Quilter

what did you use to clean it? It sparkles! Great save and /or restore. Love the quilting.

francie yuhas

I took the quilt and soaked it in my bath tub with a little synthrapol and a couple of tablespoons of dawn dish soap. After 24 hours,I rinsed it and put hot water in the tub with about 1/2 cup of retro clean( I get it off the internet). I swished it around in the tub two or three times a day,just letting it soak....for 5 days. ( thank goodness we have a shower). Then,I put it in my washer( it doesn't have an agitator) on a short,cold rinse and spin cycle. All the yucky,smelly,yellow discoloration,plus the old stains came out. It is very good quality fabric to start with,which helps.

TnBecky

Very pretty.

Sewbeeit2

Thanks for the cleaning tips. I just found an old l930 top at Goodwill and it needs cleaning....

QuiltnNan

beautiful save

mtkoldra

very lovely quilt

terriamn

Francie you did the quilt proud