Shemjo

Hello, and welcome to the board. Your mom's quilts are beautiful. Cherish them. I concur with the suggestions above. Handle them with care, but do use them.

soniboo

Your mother's quilts are beautiful; she was very talented. I'm sorry for your loss.

Tippy

I agree with washing in cold on gentle and tumbling dry.. That's how I've always cleaned my cotton quilts. I use Dreft soap for this. The only caution I would give on having the tie quilt cleaned is be sure to take it to a cleaners you know. I have heard of such items disappearing. Is it really soiled or does it just need freshening? There are products to use in the dryer to "dryclean" items yourself.

auntiehenno

beautiful quilts. So very sorry to hear about your mother. what a legacy she left in her quilts.

Pickle

Your mothers quilts are not only beautiful But priceless!! I love them all and the mens tie one was very interesting.I doubt I will ever be that good at my quilting.I loved them all.
Pickle

Zoe

You are so lucky to have these mementos and memories of your late mother. My own mother and I quilted together, usually disagreeing about color choices, but I would not trade those quilts in or sell them for any price. My aunt, my mother, my daughter, my best friends and I all hand quilted some of these tops. Today I treasure each of them. Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos of your mother and her art! :)

Catherine

what a treasure you have!! Have you ever thought about quilting...I bet you have a hidden talent!!!

cassiemae

Thanks for sharing the pictures of you Mothers quilts they are beyong the word beautiful they are exquisite.

bigsky

CaseyC

Thank you all so much for the words of encouragement and advice. I think I will try the wall hanging with Dryel in my dryer. As I get the bigger pieces washed, I will post some more pics.

Again, thank you all very much.

PattyAllayne

What a special gift your mom left behind. I would treasure them forever.
As far as washing the quilts you need to be careful colors don't bleed if you don't know if the material was washed prior to being used. You can purchase special washing solutions at Joanne's fabric or any good quilt store. I wouldn't use commercial detergent. Always wash in delicate. Then place in the tub to rinse out the suds. Air dry for a while then dry in the dryer. Good luck!
Patty allayne