I just want to mention that for long-term storage you always want to avoid having the fabric in direct contact with any kind of wood product -- including paper, cardboard, tissue paper. Wood products contain acid and that acid will eventually damage the fabric. This may take years to become obvious; however, why take any kind of chance when it's pretty easy to wrap a quilt or fabric in muslin?

Acid-free paper is available, but it gets pricey. Acid-free tissue paper is used around wedding dresses when they go into long-term storage. Many scrapbookers try to use only acid-free paper in their creations so they will last (and not damage photos). Wood products sold as "archival quality" are acid-free.

A lot of antique quilts were damaged from long-term storage in cedar chests. This could have been prevented if the quilts had been first stuffed into pillowcases to prevent direct contact with the wood.

You ladies are all so smart - I learn something new every day. Thank-you.

Once my quilt top is ironed & "waiting" for the next step I fold it carefully & place it over a plastic (thick) hanger in the closet....