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04-17-2014, 02:11 PM
#31
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I know this not what almost every one else has said --they would rip it out -- I couldn't do that. I see it as every stitch was a stitch made by my mother. Yep, there are flaws -- but they were put there by someone special and every time I saw one it would remind me of her, her love and her patience. Would I have those reminders and memories if I redid it?
04-17-2014, 02:47 PM
#32
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I agree completely with this advice. It is very hard to quilt a top that has been washed.
04-17-2014, 03:24 PM
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I agree with this completely. Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders and then go fro there. I think washing at this point is very risky. Good luck, it is beautiful.
You would be taking an unwarranted risk if you washed this quilt in any way prior to its completion. It might not be pleasant to take it apart first. I would think that some of the odor would disappear if you aired it out by spreading it on a plastic drop cloth outside on a warm day. Be sure to cover it with a cloth sheet to protect it from fading from the sun. Only by taking it apart will you know about its inner construction. When you replace the batting and maybe even a different backing the quilt will be stable and will stand up to laundering. There are several products made to remove stains from quilts. I know that some people dry their quilts in a dryer but I prefer to dry them flat. Again I use the plastic drop cloth and lay the quilt flat. You have a treasure. Please don't take chances of ruining it. If you have a quilt museum in your area or know of an appraiser (like at a quilt show) seek out expert opinion.
04-18-2014, 05:56 AM
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I would hang it outside for a day -- out of the sunlight -- and let it air out, and you might spray it lightly with Febreeze, as well and let it dry outside. Clean air may reduce the smell and some of the dirt may blow away, too.
That looks a little like handquilting. If so, you may want to keep as much of it as you can, since she did it. If not, then yes, I'd take it out and begin again.
Beautiful quilt! And I know you'll finish her work with love and compassion.
That looks a little like handquilting. If so, you may want to keep as much of it as you can, since she did it. If not, then yes, I'd take it out and begin again.
Beautiful quilt! And I know you'll finish her work with love and compassion.
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