| Quilts are a unique type of bedding that were | | | | be very ornate and stylish adding to the |
| traditionally made from scraps of materials. | | | | beauty of the quilt. If you have large |
| Since they are made of scraps, there are many | | | | comforters and have difficulty storing, then |
| different unique designs of quilts. If you | | | | a quilt rack is perfect. If you are into |
| are lucky to own an antique heirloom quilt, | | | | quilting and need some where to store your |
| its care should be of your utmost importance | | | | quilt work in progress, invest in quilt |
| to preserve it for future generations. | | | | racks. This keeps your work in excellent |
| | | | condition. |
| A quilt can be displayed for all to admire | | | | |
| and not kept out of sight. There are | | | | Storing your Quilts |
| different ways to display your quilts. Quilts | | | | |
| as textiles are very sensitive and when being | | | | For long term storage of quilts, do not be |
| stored special care needs to be used. The | | | | store them in plastic or a double knit fabric |
| type of storage techniques you should use | | | | pouches. Quilts need air to "breathe" if the |
| depends on the length of storage. | | | | air does circulate; the air in the bag |
| | | | becomes damp resulting in a moldy and |
| Displaying your quilts | | | | mildewed quilt. The best material to store |
| | | | your quilts in is a 100% cotton or muslin |
| Quilts can be displayed on quilt racks. There | | | | pillowcase. Boxes are not good for the |
| are two different types of quilt racks. One | | | | storage of your quilt, as they contain acids |
| that mounts to a wall and one that stands on | | | | that will cause the fabric to deteriorate and |
| the floor. A quilt rack was traditionally | | | | stain. If you use tissue paper make sure it |
| used to store a quilt until it was needed. | | | | is acid free also. Do not fold you quilt this |
| These days it is part of the décor. Quilt | | | | can leave permanent creases. |
| racks are used to display colorful and unique | | | | |
| quilts for all to see. | | | | The best way to store a quilt is to roll it |
| | | | into a tube. The right side of the quilt |
| Quilt racks come in many different styles and | | | | should face the outside then cover it with a |
| are made of many different materials. They | | | | cotton or muslin sheet. Quilts should be |
| can be made of wood like cedar, oak or made | | | | stored in a dark and dry area that maintains |
| of wrought iron; they can be wall mounted or | | | | an even temperature. Basements or attic are |
| free standing. When choosing you quilt rack | | | | subject to temperature fluctuations and are |
| make sure the surface that comes in contact | | | | not suitable to storing quilts. |
| with your quilt doesn't damage your valuable | | | | |
| quilt. Quilt racks can be used to store other | | | | Whatever you decide to do with your quilt, |
| beddings like comforters, pillowcase and also | | | | either store it or display it, treat it as |
| bedspreads. | | | | the heirloom it is. If you take good care of |
| | | | your quilt, it could possibly last long |
| The quilt racks keep the items wrinkle free | | | | enough to thrill several generations. |
| and in great condition. Quick racks can also | | | | |