Storing Prize Quilts

Hi, Lavinia,
I don't know how to remove the folds. Perhaps washing the quilt might remove any wrinkles that are caused by the folding????

However, there is a method to storing quilts to Prevent folds. It is a cumbersome method but it does work. Use a (very) long cardboard tube, such as is used to roll rugs, etc, at the flooring store. Cover it with muslin or something to prevent any possible problem with acid paper. Wrap the quilt around the tube. Store, probably in a horizontal position in a dry location. I can't remember for certain, but it seems to me that Alex Anderson has mentioned this method.

As I said, this is very cumbersome and might not be realistic unless you have a place to store such a long roll. However, it would certainly be a useful method for small quilts such as prize baby quilts or wall hangings.

Come to think of it, that's how our grandmother (great grandmothers to some of you LOL) stored favorite doilies and linens. After washing, starching, pressing, she wrapped them around an old magazine rolled into a tube. Several doilies could be wrapped around one mag and it made for efficient storage. Thanks for bringing back a visual memory of Gramma's doilies in the drawer of the buffet.

JudyPete