| Your Amish Quilt is a work of art, and deserves gentle, loving care. Generally,
today’s Quilts are made of washable fabric and batting, and these three
layers are held together with stitches of quilting thread. Proper, gentle
care to not place stress on these quilting threads, will allow your quilt to
last for decades.
If your Quilt has strong colors in it, you may choose to spot-clean your
quilt and air it occasionally. Some people have their quilts professionally
dry cleaned. Quilts are washable, either by hand in a clean bath tub, or in
your washer on gentle cycle. Fill the washer with cold water, and add a
small amount (about half of what you would normally use) of Woolite or
another gentle soap without fabric softener or additives (bleach or
brighteners). Mix the soap in the water (either by agitating for a moment,
or with your hand - swirling the water). Turn off the washer. Now, put
your quilt in the washer, and push it down so it will get all wet. With
your hands, gently bob the quilt in the water to get the water in all areas.
NO agitating from the washing machine. Then let the quilt sit in the water
for about 2 hours. Now set your washer to the spin cycle to get most of the
water out. Refill your washer (with cold water), turn it off again and let
your quilt soak again for several hours to rinse it. Spin out the extra
water, and carefully lift your quilt from the washer. Please note that some
strong or dark colors could bleed, so it is best to use cold water, or
Professionally Dry Clean quilts with strong colors. Spread your quilt out on
clean towels in a shady part of your lawn to dry, or line dry, and/or put it
in the dryer on air fluff only. Do not use the heat settings on the dryer.
When not in use, store your quilt in a cloth bag or pillowcase. Never leave
your quilt in a plastic bag, or store directly on a wooden shelf.
And Enjoy your Quilt! It is a hand made work of art, a hand quilted
treasure that will last for years to come.
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