quil car- Turn binding over
edge of quilt to
the back. Use
binding clips to
hold it in place.
Hand-stitch binding
to backing fabric
only, covering the
machine stitching.
To miter corners
on the quilt back,
hand-stitch up to
2. WASHING
If a cotton quilt
must be washed, do
so with cold water
and gentle soap,
either by hand or in
a washing machine
on gentle cycle.
Do not wring or
twist quilt; instead
gently squeeze out
water. Wet quilts
are heavy and need
to be supported as
they are moved to
a fl at area to dry.
To prevent dyes from
running, include a
dye catcher sheet in
the wash cycle. - LABELING
Quilts can last for
generations, so it is
important to label
them with your
name, date, and any
other information
you feel is valuable,
such as city of
origin, quilt name,
recipient’s name,
etc. Labels can
be written directly
on quilt back with
a permanent-ink
pen or written on a
separate label that
is stitched to the
quilt back. - STORAGE
Make sure quilts
are not stored in a
place exposed to
direct sunlight.
To avoid potential
mold and mildew
issues, store
them in a cool,
dry location
wrapped in cotton
pillowcases
that allow air to
pass through. If
quilts are folded,
periodically
refold them so
that creases do
not become
permanent.
7corner and make a
fold in the binding.
Secure fold with a
couple stitches, and
continue stitching
the binding in
place along the
next edge.231See the binding process in action!
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