There are generally two different views when it comes to the cleaning care for most quilts. Some prefer hand or machine-washing, others prefer dry-cleaning. Unless materials used in a quilt mandate dry-cleaning, Timeless Thread Design avoids this. Dry-cleaning uses extremely high heat. The heat can cause the fibers in your quilt to break down faster than normal. Thus, shortening the life of your quilt.

So unless otherwise necessary, Timeless Thread Design advises washing most quilts either in a Front Loading Washing Machine, on a gentle cycle or by hand in a bathtub. Either way, using cold to luke warm water with a mild soap. My preferred laundry soap is Orvas Paste. This can be purchased at most local feed stores by the gallon or at most quilt stores by the pint. Two heaping tablespoons is usually more than enough for a full size bed quilt. Another mild soap that works well is Dreft. The main thing is to use a mild soap.

For drying your quilt: I highly recommend that you use a low to no heat setting on your dryer or line drying your quilt. As stated prior, heat can cause damage to many materials.

Specific care instructions come with all Custom Memory Quilts from Timeless Thread Design.

Note: Always remember to keep any quilt out of direct sunlight for any length of time. Direct sun light will not only fade colors, it will deteriorate almost all types of material very quickly.

It is also very important to remember that you should never store your quilt for any length of time in plastic. The reason being is: Quilts need to breathe. In other words, plastic traps in moisture. Moisture over a period of time in material will turn to mold and mildew. Once either one of these get into material, it is almost impossible to get out.

Answer: A Quilt Bag. A Quilt Bag being made of fabric protects your quilt while allowing it to breathe. Timeless Thread Design offers a variety of Quilt Bags, custom made for you. Beginning at $35.00 per Quilt Bag, you can store your Memory Quilts safely in your own custom made Quilt Bag. Coordinated with your Memory Quilt, each Quilt Bag will be custom made to protect and enhance your precious Memory Quilt.

If you would like to order Quilt Bags, please email me at info@timelessthreaddesign.com.