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