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What is the best way to wash an antique, hand-sewn quilt?

I have a couple of hand-stitched quilts that were passed down from my grandmother and great-grandmother. I mistakenly tried to wash one in the washing machine several years ago, and the stitching came loose. These quilts have been sitting in the closet for some time now, and I would really like to clean them and put them on display. I just have no clue as to how to wash these, or have them cleaned, without messing them up. These are hand-quilted, not machine--quilted, quilts, and they are probably about 40-60 years old. How can I clean these?
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hemrish | 1 year, 5 months ago
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Put warm water (not hot) in a large bucket. Use a tub if you have one. Add some detergent for delicate clothes and mix it with the water. Then, put a quilt in the bucket and let it soak for a few hours. Do not rub the quilt. Rinse the quilt. Put it to dry in air. You can lay (spread) it on the floor where there is sunlight. Put a towels on the floor before laying the quilt. Do not use a tumble dryer (clothes dryer) and avoid hanging the quilts on clothes line or washing line.
Soak each quilt seperately. You can use a drying rack, but the quilt should be placed horizontally (like a quilt is on a bed) so as to avoid tension on the stiches.

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masontx | 1 year, 5 months ago
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Hi, I would take them to the dry cleaner and have them cleaned that way. Make sure it is a cleaner that you trust or have used before. Good luck.

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cinsyn | 1 year, 5 months ago
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I would take a delicate, antique to a professional cleaner.

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