If you have an older quilt or antique quilt, you need to make sure that you are storing it properly else it can become damaged.
Many make some huge mistakes which ends up with costly repair or even worse, damage that can never be fixed.
Find out what you can do that will help you store your quilt the right way.
If you have a spare bedroom, having your quilt out on a bed, not folded up, is one of the best ways of storing your quilt.
It's not being moved.
It's not stuffed away somewhere.
This is good as long as your quilt is not coming in direct sunlight which could potentially bleach it out over time.
If you do store your quilt in a container, you are going to need to get a plastic container versus using cardboard.
Make sure that you have a lid that seals completely.
The reason for this is because you need to keep your quilt away from pests.
Pests can get into cardboard boxes and will easily ruin everything.
Every about two months you need to take your quilt out of storage.
Inspect if for damage.
Get it cleaned if you notice dirty spot.
Fold it back up differently than it was before.
This way you will avoid fold marks in the quilt.
For antique quilts, you might consider getting to the point of using gloves when you handle them.
The reason is that the oils on your hands can transfer to the material.
Sometimes this can cause the quilt to turn yellow over time.
Don't wrap your quilt in plastics.
For most type of older materials, this isn't good for them at all.
Sometimes this even causes them to change colors which you don't want to happen.
Avoid all contact with water.
Before putting your quilt back into the container check or water that might be in there.