Discolored antique quilt-? how do I clean it?
06-24-2010, 05:53 AM
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I purchased 2 quilts at an auction last weekend.
Got a steal at $5 and $10 one is an embroidered tree of life and the other is a yellow floral applique.
Both are badly age stained in spots
what can I use to try and remove the stains?
they are in good shape otherwise no rips or tears
Got a steal at $5 and $10 one is an embroidered tree of life and the other is a yellow floral applique.
Both are badly age stained in spots
what can I use to try and remove the stains?
they are in good shape otherwise no rips or tears
06-24-2010, 06:04 AM
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Gentle cleaners and plenty of soaking time - not just overnight, but several nights sometimes. I put the quilt in a plastic laundry basket, and the basket in the bathtub. Squeeze the soapy water through the quilt, let soak, rinse and repeat until the water runs clear. Shower massagers can make this a lot easier.
kwhite, you have faster fingers than mine!
kwhite, you have faster fingers than mine!
06-24-2010, 06:14 AM
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Most LQS's have a product that will take the yellow out of old quilts safely. I don't know the name of it but you can call or email my LQS and find out. http://www.threadsoftimefab.com
The people there are very helpful and I'm sure will give you the information you need. Tell them Alfreda (with a long E) sent you.
The people there are very helpful and I'm sure will give you the information you need. Tell them Alfreda (with a long E) sent you.
06-24-2010, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mlaceruby
I purchased 2 quilts at an auction last weekend.
Got a steal at $5 and $10 one is an embroidered tree of life and the other is a yellow floral applique.
Both are badly age stained in spots
what can I use to try and remove the stains?
they are in good shape otherwise no rips or tears
Got a steal at $5 and $10 one is an embroidered tree of life and the other is a yellow floral applique.
Both are badly age stained in spots
what can I use to try and remove the stains?
they are in good shape otherwise no rips or tears
Also see the old time recom. to soak in a BUTTERMILK solution but haven't tried that one myself ... has anyone here??
06-24-2010, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hazeljane
On the white areas- use a fresh lemon, cut in half and rubbed in , then leave in the sun for a while. (If you have colors you don't want to fade- cover them.
06-24-2010, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by hazeljane
On the white areas- use a fresh lemon, cut in half and rubbed in , then leave in the sun for a while. (If you have colors you don't want to fade- cover them.
I would wash the quilts with washing soda and 20 mule team borox along with detergent. that combo gets even the dirtiest of diapers clean and it does wonder for age stains on quilts.
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