Care of Quilts
Keep them out of direct sunlight or the colors will fade and fibers will weaken.   Even spotlights 
can damage quilts.  Low voltage, incandescent lighting is kindest to fabrics.  Keep quilts away from 
damp areas.  Keep them away from heat as well. (See previous section called "Attics and Quilts" 
for best humidity and temperature.)  Some authorities suggest we keep them put away in a 
cabinet if they are antiques.  Then it is suggested they be opened up every now and then and 
refolded in a different configuration.  It is recommended that you handle the antique quilts 
with cotton gloves since hands will exude oil. 
The books I have read suggest that you always put your quilt in the hands of professional quilt 
cleaners.  However, I have also been told not to do this unless the cleaners guarantee replacement.  
I have cleaned mine by soaking them in an oxygen based soaking solution in my washing machine.  
I leave them in for quite a while.  But I never use the agitator.  I spin the water out and refill  
to rinse.  Then I use the spin cycle only and dry them with a low temperature in my dryer.  
However, if you do this the colors may bleed and the quilt will shrink.  Any time you use this 
method it will wear the quilt and cause it to deteriorate sooner.  The stitches will break somewhat.   
I like clean quilts and am willing to take the risk.

 If you have an idea just write me and let me know.

Since 1969 Judy has been designing appliqué.
Her traditional appliquéd Christmas Stockings and other one-of-a-kind treasures
are original designs using the zig zag stitch on the sewing machine
.  She also made a how-to video in 1987.  
Judy uses the sewing machine like a paint brush,
creating and finishing all the intricate details. 
Her designs have appeared in
Southern Living's Christmas magazines
and have been purchased by three generations.  
They have been purchased and displayed by
"Bass Pro Shop" in Springfield, Missouri.