Storing Quilts in Large Space Bags

RE: Storing Quilts in Large Space Bags Post By Sandy (Guest Post) (01/09/2008) This won't help you, it's not an answer but another question. Does anyone know what causes this yellowing and how to get rid of it? I have a quilt that was made for me and it has very special meaning, but it has yellowed on the plain back side of the quilt. I'm very upset by this and I spent the weekend trying different things and rewashing it. Nothing helped. Thanks. Sandy/Pittsburgh RE: Storing Quilts in Large Space Bags Post by Sewing Granny (98) | (01/05/2008) Profile | Contact Thank you for your information. I will follow your advise. RE: Storing Quilts in Large Space Bags Post By Mary (Guest Post) (01/04/2008) I agree with all the information, but I would like to add that it might be a good idea to set some real cedar balls (NOT moth balls) in a small cloth bag and insert the small bag into the muslin bag containing the quilts, to deter any bugs that might want to live in your quilts. RE: Storing Quilts in Large Space Bags Post by ScotFinn (39) | (01/04/2008) Contact This is correct advice. Make a pillowcase of muslin for each quilt. Fabric must breathe , never do you store quilts or any fabric in plastic that you value. Never put a quilt on a wooden quilt rack without muslin beneath it. The oils from the quilt rack would bleed on the fabric and ruin the qult without the protective layer. Jill RE: Storing Quilts in Large Space Bags Post By Louise A. (Guest Post) (01/04/2008) Never ever store good quilts in plastic bags....make muslin pillowcase for each of them and then store in dark plasce. They should be refolded differently about every six months. Or roll them them up...less wear and tear on seams. Plastic could mildew the fabric.