Another old quilt I quilted

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10-02-2016, 08:08 PM

francie yuhas

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Another old quilt I quilted

[ATTACH=CONFIG]559506[/ATTACH]This was pieced in 1900. The border was outsized,but I quilted it the way it was. It was badly stained,but cleaned up nicely.

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10-02-2016, 08:12 PM

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Complete photo of old quilt

[ATTACH=CONFIG]559508[/ATTACH]Here is the full picture.

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10-02-2016, 08:13 PM

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Very pretty!

10-02-2016, 08:44 PM

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what did you use to clean it? It sparkles! Great save and /or restore. Love the quilting.

10-02-2016, 08:52 PM

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I took the quilt and soaked it in my bath tub with a little synthrapol and a couple of tablespoons of dawn dish soap. After 24 hours,I rinsed it and put hot water in the tub with about 1/2 cup of retro clean( I get it off the internet). I swished it around in the tub two or three times a day,just letting it soak....for 5 days. ( thank goodness we have a shower). Then,I put it in my washer( it doesn't have an agitator) on a short,cold rinse and spin cycle. All the yucky,smelly,yellow discoloration,plus the old stains came out. It is very good quality fabric to start with,which helps.