Washing instructions
#5
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
Posts: 8,562
I wash all my quilts before gifting.
Usually I write: "This quilt is all cotton and can be washed in a regular washer with warm (not hot) water, regular detergent, spun dry, and damp dried in your dryer. I usually drape mine over the back of the sofa, or some other place, to finish drying. It is made with love and meant to be used and loved; if it needs repair, call me; enjoy!"
Jan in VA
Usually I write: "This quilt is all cotton and can be washed in a regular washer with warm (not hot) water, regular detergent, spun dry, and damp dried in your dryer. I usually drape mine over the back of the sofa, or some other place, to finish drying. It is made with love and meant to be used and loved; if it needs repair, call me; enjoy!"
Jan in VA
#7
I will tell them how to wash it. My grandmother was happy to hear she could actuallly wash the quilt I had to laugh at that. It think it gives the recipent a sense of "ok I can use the quilt" She now uses them more.
#9
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
i include care instructions on my label...
name of quilt, made by, city, state, date; any pattern used or other pertinent info and care instructions/fiber content...
example:
quilt top 100% cotton
hobbs 80-20 blend batting
backing poly fleece
machine wash cold on gentle cycle, tumble dry medium heat.
or...
100% cotton fabrics, batting, thread
machine wash cold, gentle- tumble dry low or hang to dry.
what ever the case may be, but any quilt i am parting with have instuctions and fiber content included on the label
name of quilt, made by, city, state, date; any pattern used or other pertinent info and care instructions/fiber content...
example:
quilt top 100% cotton
hobbs 80-20 blend batting
backing poly fleece
machine wash cold on gentle cycle, tumble dry medium heat.
or...
100% cotton fabrics, batting, thread
machine wash cold, gentle- tumble dry low or hang to dry.
what ever the case may be, but any quilt i am parting with have instuctions and fiber content included on the label
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