Momsmurf

As with everyone else, wash and fold to store, leaving ironing for later. I would also consider storing your fabric in plastic bins...helped save a lot of work when I left the water faucet on outside, just near the window well and had 1/4th of an inch one the basement floor.

If you have, or can get to the cement walls of your basement, there is a sealer that can be applied with a paint brush. It is white which can be painted over later if you wish. It even sealed the crack in the wall which is a result of the foundation setteling...home was built in the mid-50's. Keep us posted as to the cause of the leak.

Nursequilter

soak in washer with ammonia then rinse out you dont have to run a full cycle and cause more raveling

C.Cal Quilt Girl

Thinking the same if possible, all at once !!
Glad your OK thru the storm :-D

zz-pd

I would just wash it. God bless. Penny

matraina

I know what a mangle is. I can still see my mom ironing tablecloths and sheets on it.

fluffy10

We painted our walls with a water proofer paint, but boxes or material even our tent box wicked moisture through the walls. This took several years, but we had a mess to go through not much mold, but not a pleasant odor. I will never put boxes or cloth next to the walls without an air space. I learned my lesson the hard way also. There needs to be an air space. I would have thought your contractor would have known this.

Annaquilts

I never sew the raw edges. Do wash on a more gentle cycle and then thumble dry normall. Even if it has a little mildew it might come out. I had this one time with my winter clothing when we lived in a trailer. You might consider going to a launder mat when it is more quite ansd do massive loads.
so sorry to hear. Hope everything else is well in your life.

quilt queen

You've got to love TEXAS weather, I understand your problem, about a week and half ago Georgetown (central Texas) where I live got 15 1/2 inches in a day and a half...no wet material, but some around here lost all they owned...I agree, vinegar and wash asap...and worry about the ragged edges later..Good Luck

Quilter4HireAndFun

I can't take the time to read all the pages here just now, so forgive me if my idea is not the only one like mine...but call any and all friends you have and ask them to take ten large pieces of fabric. Give them instructions how you want it cared for. Tell them they can keep any one piece they like in exchange for helping you out. You will get it wash and dried in a lot less time, and perhaps someday you can return the favor. This is what friends, small sewing groups and family are for!

cimarron

IF you have access to a BIG size commercial washer/dryer nearby I'd separate by colors, knowing new fabrics will likely run and wash loads (big loads) with vinegar and laundry soap. Guess I'd call and check with an Extension Office to see if they have any further recommendations tomorrow...but today I'd be at the commercial laundry with the huge "comforter" size washers and start washing and drying asap...before destroyed forever. If you were closer I'd offer to take a load, etc. IF bunch of us online are nearby you might get us to all take a load today to get it finished asap.