Attach Gorges (that's pronounced "gorgeous"!) Quilt Care Labels to all of your quilts. They are 3" taffeta squares with print woven in: cream with brown print, black with silver print or silver with black print. The labels describe how to clean, store and display quilts.
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What the Gorges Quilt Care Label says:
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Next page: Silver labels now available!
Quilt Care
CLEAN:
--Fill top-loading washer with low-chlorine, 80-degree F (27 degree C) water. Add plain sodium lauryl sulfate-based soap.
--Shut off washer. Add quilt. Gently agitate by hand. Soak 5 - 10 minutes.
--Drain. Refill with 80-degree water. Agitate by hand. Repeat this step until soap is removed.
--Let spin cycle remove excess water.
--Lay quilt flat on white sheet on carpet or other surface. Block quilt.
--Fluff on dryer air cycle when nearly dry.
STORE:
--Flat, rolled, or folded in thirds.
--In pillowcase or washed, plain muslin.
--In dark place with people-comfortable temperature and humidity.
--with biennual airings.
DISPLAY:
--in low light. Frequently rearrange for even light exposure.
--in clean environment to avoid extra washing.
copyright 1998 Gorges Quilt Labels
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Gorges Quilt Labels
3417 Yucca Road
Cheyenne, WY 82001
bgorges4@msn.com
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Which quilts need labels?
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Any new, washable quilt needs a Quilt Care Label. Quilts given as gifts are often given to people inexperienced in quilt care. But don't neglect putting quilt care labels on your quilts at home. You never know when some well-meaning guest or family member may try to be helpful!
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Gorges Quilt Labels