Mkotch

I have stored some quilts on pool noodles with good results. I use archival tape to put two noodles together lengthwise and then cut them to fit the quilts I want to roll up. I then cover the noodles with unbleached muslin and then roll the quilts onto them. I can stand the whole thing up in a closet.

For the ones you have taken out of storage, I would lightly dampen them and put them into the dryer on low heat or air. After that, I would layer them onto a bed. I have about 8 quilts on my guest bed right now! If guests come, I fold them up temporarily and return them to the bed after company leaves.

PiedPiper

Thanks, everyone, for the tips. I know well that the storage was "less than ideal", let us say, but sometimes we don't get to choose the ideal.

I love the pool noodle idea for storage, as we don't have a spare bed at present. But now that my quilts are out, they will either be hung on the wall or used on beds and couches, so we can enjoy them all.

Thanks again!

bearisgray

One time I saw a quilt in a store displayed by being nailed to a wall. I could see that it was pulling (tearing) at the corners from 15 feet away. My quilt police persona did come out when I (strongly) suggested that was not a good way to display a quilt.

So if you decide to hang them on a wall, be sure to add a sleeve to the back or use some non-damaging method to suspend them.

Ellen 1

I agree. If you are not archiving your quilts, they need to be stored in a cotton wrapping, ie. Pillow case, etc. The quilts (cotton) needs to breathe.

Karamarie

Since many of us have a "big" stash, maybe making pillowcases to store quilts is a good use for some stash pieces, especially fabric you are not crazy about. I would wash that fabric first just in case there are any chemicals present.

Just a thought.

PiedPiper

Nailed?!?!? That's awful!! Don't worry, I have beautiful sleeves on the backs of the quilts I plan to hang!