Quoting Dawn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
Susan Farmer wrote:
What do I need to do with this quilt to ensure that it continues to
have a long and useful life?
Some web pages on this topic, that I wrote several years ago.
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/antique.htm
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/storage.htm
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/documnt.htm
Thanks! I'll go read them right now.
Not automatically throwing it in the washer is a good first step. :)
The red may or may not run, you can swab test it to see. It may be
strong enough to hand wash, if it needs that much attention. There are
various ways to take care of it -- and any vintage textiles --
depending on whether you want to store it or display it.
I figured that would be A Bad Thing! I at least knew that much. :-S
It's in good shape -- physically, I think it would survive
hand-washing. I don't want to do it if the dyes will run. I'd like
to display it -- but I don't know if I'd *use* it or not.
Thanks!
Susan
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Susan Farmer
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Division of Science and Math
http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium/
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