When you are washing your great grandmothers quilt it does not matter it is is poorly or well made it is not replaceable. I have had people show manège remains of a quilt when well meaning family member throws the quilt in the washer for a quick cleaning. Many older quilts were made from recycled material from old clothing. The damages quilts I have Sean the seams and quilting and usually the backing are in good shape but the fabric on the top breaks apart. O have new quilts that I do wash in the washer but never a quilt that was made by a family member it is too valuable to take a chance with.
Gloria
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On Sep 1, 2010, at 3:01 PM, "Jeanne Lookabill" <atasteofcreole@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've washed mine for years and never had any problems. Guess it's quality. A well made quilt will stand up to almost anything. A poorly made one will fall apart.
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> Jeanne
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> Please never put a handmade quilt in the washing machine. It will most likely destroy it. Local quilt shops can give good recomdations and will have special soaps for sale for washing them which is easiest done in your bathtub
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> Gloria
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