Store your precious Memory Quilts in our special personalised cotton quilt bags made from 100% organic cotton. Available from 1 August 2015 and free with all single bed quilt orders.

Preserve your memory quilt for the next generation. 

Quilts have long been storytellers of special moments and memories in the life our families and loved ones.  If you plan to preserve them for the next generation then you’ll need to take special care to ensure their survival.

First of all quilts were meant to be used and displayed. However, improper display can greatly shorten their life. Some precautions can reduce the dangers that display may pose for a quilt. Here is some tips to help your memories last forever.

1.  Ensure your quilt is clean before you storing. 

Any food scraps or stains need to be removed prior to storage as these tend to attract insects as their own food source. Also remove dirt, smudges and any other source of stains. The safest method for cleaning a quilt is vacuuming, followed by airing, then washing. 

2.  Bear in mind what not to do when storing a quilt. 

Things that should be avoided during quilt storage include:

• Direct sunlight
• Direct or close heat (even from an incandescent bulb; if possible, replace with fluorescent lighting inside the storage area)
• High temperature or high humidity
• Acidic surfaces (this includes some wooden surfaces).

3.  Storing your quilt.

Store all Memory Quilts in personalised cotton quilt bags (available from Bubbles and Bibs from 1 August 2015) or a 100% cotton sheet. This will allow the fabric to ventilate and keep it dry.

4.  Put the quilt into a closet, or anywhere that is dark.

 If quilts are stored in semi- or full-light, they will fade overtime.

• It is not a good idea to put quilts in storage anywhere that moisture is likely to occur, such as the basement or the attic. Moisture will cause mildew growth in fabric. And if the quilt is overheated, it will begin to fall apart, while very cold temperatures will cause it to turn brittle.
• The temperature range for storing a quilt is ideal around 20ºC, with humidity around 50 percent.

Here is a link how to fold a quilt.  Its best when fibers isn't folded on top of itself, the fold or crease is much softer. That's why the bias folding works to prevent permanent markings or creases.

Hope you've enjoyed this post as much as I did researching it.
Remember to create happy and everlasting memories for you and your family for now and the generation to come.

Chat soon and remember to leave us a comment below of your special memories.

Michelle

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