Retro "big kid" Quilt & Quilt Care

I finished this quilt up yesterday. I had to wait until today to wash it and for some good lighting for pictures. I love the finished product! My favorite part is the red. The solid red squares and the inner border are made of super soft Ultra Suede. I can just see the suede squares becoming a favorite spot for little hands to rub.
The quilt is available in my shop, but only until November {because if it doesn't sell by then, I will be giving it to my son for Christmas.}






I know that everyone has their own way of taking care of quilts. I know there are a million do's and dont's that grandma's have. This is what I do and it works for me. Feel free to try it out!


WASH:

• I set my machine to the most delicate cycle available, in my case it's the "hand wash" cycle
• I use cold water for all of my quilts
• I like to use Baby ALL detergent

• I use a dye catcher I like Delta Carbona Dye Grabber. I use the one that is good for 30 loads. They are about $5 at the grocery store
• Once the wash cycle is done I run the "high spin" cycle (my "hand wash" cycle has a "low spin" which leaves too much water in the quilt.)

DRYING:

• I set my dryer to the lowest heat setting
• I add a "nice" dryer sheet
  
• I add a towel so that it will "tumble" better
• I only use the dryer for 10-15 minutes to get most of the moisture out
  
• I lay out my quilt on a clean bed to finish drying
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