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Quilt Restoration
A damaged or worn quilt does not have to be thrown away or hidden - let me professionally evaluate the condition of your quilt and recommend the correct and necessary treatment.
Need to know more about restoration?
- What is Restoration and does my quilt need it?
- This is a common question. Quilt restoration deals with repairs to make a quilt appear as close to its original state as possible.
- Why can’t I just wash my quilt in the washing machine?
- Many older quilts are very fragile - even if they appear to be strong. The weight of the water added to the washing actions of the washing machine often prove to be too much for older quilts. Even new quilts can be ruined from incorrect cleaning methods.
How do I know if My quilt needs help?
· Is the quilt stained or dirty from general use?
· Are there any seams that have come unsewn?
· Is there any stitching that is broken or has come out?
· Does any of the batting show through the fabric?
· Are there any holes or tears in the quilt?
· Family heirloom or not, Do you just love the quilt?
Care and storage of quilts and textiles
Correct care and storage of vintage and new quilts, linens and other textiles will add years - even centuries - to their lives. Here are a few tips to help your quilts and textiles receive the best care.
- Keep them out of direct sunlight. The sun can fade even a new fabric in just a few days.
- Keep quilts on clean, dry surfaces. Do not place textiles directly on, in or next to cardboard, unsealed wood, or acidic paper. Do not store in plastic!
- To hang your quilt, sew an unbleached muslin sleeve along the whole width of the top edge of the quilt and insert a 1 inch dowel (sealed with polyurethane) through the sleeve. Fragile quilts should not be hung in this manner. Consult a professional concerning other display methods.
- Quilts should be appraised and added to your homeowners policy for protection. Most policies will only pay you for the cost of a blanket if your quilt is damaged or destroyed. ind out if your quilts should be insured.
I don’t think my quilt is worth repairing.
It’s not even that old.
You are the only one who can determine if a quilt is worth the effort. Your love of a quilt is sometimes the best reason to repair and preserve the quilt for present enjoyment and future appreciation.
Restoration is a slow and careful process, please contact me for more info about restoration for your quilt.
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