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09-17-2010, 03:25 PM

#11

pieces

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Fabric/quilts should never be stored in cedar chests.
The fabric absorbs the oil from the cedar. :cry:

09-17-2010, 04:21 PM

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Parrothead

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I have many quiltss that have been stored in a cedar chest for over 70 years with no damage.

09-17-2010, 08:35 PM

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Annya

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Originally Posted by mar32428

I have a beautiful heirloom baby quilt made from all imported batiste and french lace. I made it to learn the techniques and not for any special baby. I have stored it in my cedar chest for the last three years and now would like to sell it. My problem..... there are three rust colored places about the size of the round head pin on the front and I can't get them out. I have tried everything I know of short of damaging the fabric. Got any answers?????

I did hear some where you can soak the article in buttermilk, but you might have to look up for sites that will give the type of information you need. Find out what caused it first. If it is white fabric try Nappy San. If you still have a scrap of fabric left try on that first. You do not want to make it worse with out testing first, Good Luck.

09-17-2010, 08:41 PM

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mar32428

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Thank you all. I will try some of your ideas. The stains remind me of the discoloration that I used to see on old stored linens. Kind of a mustardy color.

I thot of appliqueing but the spots are in a place that doesn't make that solution possible.

Never thot of contacting my museum. Good idea.

Have had very poor luck with local cleaners

I'll let you know the outcome.

09-17-2010, 09:19 PM

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wvdek

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Oxyclean, cold water, rinse cold, hang or lay flat to dry. Don't put in the dryer as the heat from dryer will set the stain further. You may have to wash it several times or I would just spary the Oxyclean onto the spots , dab, spray, dab, until it comes out.