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Protect, Label, Wash, Remove Marks and Lint from Your Quilts and Fabrics

Orvus Paste
Quilt Soap


Fabric Shield

Fabric Eraser

Marking Pencil Remover
Lint Magnet

Quilt Care Labels

Quilt Care Labels

Storage and Gift Bag

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Restoration Fabric Restorer

restoration

Quilt Wash

Quilt Wash

Vintage Textile Soak

Quilt Journal

Quilt Journal

Retayne
Available in 4 oz. and 16 oz.


Retayne

Synthrapol
Available in 4oz., 16 oz. and 1 Gallon

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Fabric ShieldFabric Shield

UV Protection for Your Quilt

Item Code: 03g1
Weight: 0.90 lbs

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  • Fabric protection spray that blocks UV rays, dust, dirt, spills, grease, and oil.
  • It is water repellent, contains no CFAs, and is acid free.
  • Great for protecting quilts, dolls, upholstery, stuffed animals, and other sewn fabric crafts.
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Quilt Care Labels
Quilt Care Labels

Quilt Care Labels

Black or Cream

Single Label:
Item Code: 03b4
Weight: 0.02 lbs
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Item Code: 03b4
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Quilt Care Label: Tell your friends and family how to take care of the beautiful quilt you made.

Care instructions include suggestions to Clean, Store, and Display.

  • The quality satin finish fabric with ribbon-type edge is similar to high-end garment labels.
  • Text is woven into fabric, not printed

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Wash and Remove Marks and Lint from Your Quilts

Lint Magnet

MFG: Tri-Sharp
Item Code: 04a4
Weight: 0.06 lb
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  • Keep work area neat and clean.
  • Great for Cutting Mats. One side is slightly sticky and really captures those fibers that bury themselves into the cutting mat self-healing cuts.
  • Wipe away unwanted strands of fiberfill, batting, fabric and thread from cutting board, cutting mat, flannel piece board, sewing machine, and other work areas.
  • Use in conjunction with the Mat Smoother.

 


Marking Pencil Remover

MFG: Quilter's Rule International
Item Code: 03b3
Weight: 0.90 lbs
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Marking -Pencil Removal for Hobby, Crafts, Sewing, and Quilting.

  • Contains No Phosphates
  • Easy Spray Application
  • Safely Removes Marking Pencil Marks


Fabric Eraser

MFG: Collins
Item Code: 03b6
Weight: 0.06 lbs
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  • Fabric Eraser: A non-smudge eraser that lightly removes pencil markings from fabric and quilts. Perfect for the quilter and home sewer.
  • Use the Lint Magnet to remove the tiny strands of fiberfill, batting, satin and other fabrics that accumulate in your work area.
  • Just an easy sweep of the hand and your mat, sewing machines, cutting areas, etc. is cleared of threads, lint and dust.
  • Clean Link Magnet under cool, running water and allow to air dry
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Restoration Fabric Restorer

Restoration
Fabric Restorer
2 Lb. Jar

Mfg: Engleside's
Item Code: 03b2e
Weight: 2.4 lbs
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Restoration Fabric Restorer

  • Fabric Restoration is a remarkable product that will save your priceless textile heirlooms from being tucked or thrown away.
  • Color safe, fabric safe, environmentally safe and an excellent deodorizer.
  • Can be used in soft or hard water.
  • Removes the toughest stains like fruit juice, coffee, tea, blood, grass stains, gravy & much more without weakening delicate fibers.
  • Revives and freshens priceless antique textiles.
  • Removes ugly yellowing caused by age, UV Rays, water stains and unattractive fold lines.
  • Your whites will never have looked brighter! Brings life back to dull colors.
  • Excellent for wedding dresses veils vintage & Victorian clothing, table linens, doilies & more

NOTE:

  • NOT suitable for silk fabrics or woolen carpets. When fading has occurred original colors can not be restored.
  • It is recommended to test a small area of fabric first.
  • Do NOT mix with chlorine

How to Use:

  • Step 1 Pre Soak: Mix 3 scoops (scoop included) per each gallon of warm water making sure product is completely dissolved. Soak for 15-20 minutes, gently remove fabric and gently press out excess water.
  • Step 2: Repeat step 1 only this time soak in FRESH solution for 6-8 hours. Remove gently and rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.
  • Repeat Step 2 if necessary.
Vintage Soap

Vintage Textile Soak

MFG Star Spangled Sampler
Item Code: 03b2c
Weight: 1.12 lbs
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Gives antique linens a second life!

  • Specially formulated for quilts, linens, quilt tops, wedding gowns, and antique linens that have been yellowed and/or brown from long term storage caused by the oils in wood after being stored in cedar chests, linen closets and dresser drawers.

NOTE:

  • Check for Colorfastness before soaking
  • Contains sodium perborate
  • Keep away from Children and Pets
  • How to use:
    • FIRST: Clean and rinse item
    • Then Soak using mix ratio of 3 tablespoons per gallon of water in container or washer
    • Soak for 4 to 24 hours.
    • Rinse thoroughly with water
    • Dry naturally
    • Results vary

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Orvus Paste
Quilt Soap (8 oz.)

Item Code: 03B2
Weight: 0.9 lb
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Orvus paste contains no phosphorus to harm delicate fabrics. The surfactants in ORVUS paste are biodegradable.
How to use:

  • Warm bottle to re-liquefy contents. Shake bottle several times before each use.
  • Fill washer full with water, add only 1 Tablespoon of highly concentrated Quilt soap. Agitate water slightly to mix Quilt Soap with the water.
  • Gently place quilt around in washer. Wash quilt on gentle cycle for 6 to 7 minutes only.
  • Rinse quilt twice to remover all the Quilt Soap. If quilt is heavily soiled, wash twice. Do not presoak the quilt.
  • Very delicate, antique quilts should be handled gently and washed/ soaked in a bathtub filled with water using 1 Tablespoon of Quilt Soap.
  • Layer quilt in a fan fashion in water-filled tub. Gently hand press down and up on quilt, forcing cleaning water through the layered quilt.
  • Drain water, hand press down and up to squeeze out excess water.
  • Place a sheet under the wet quilt and list out of tub using the sheet.
  • DO not lift heavy wet quilt manually.

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Quilt Wash

 

Quilt Wash
Ready to use liquid (enough for 48 washes)
8oz (1/2 Pint) 236.5 ml

Mfg: Fairfield
Item Code: 03b2c1
Weight: 1.10 lbs
Our Price: $8.77
MSRP: $9.75

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Earth Friendly, no phosphates and gentle enough for all fine washables

Quilt Wash was specifically and carefully developed to gently clean your treasured quilts. It may also be used to clean fine washables, delicate fabrics and lingerie. Quilt Wash is "earth friendly", contains no phosphates, no bleach and is biodegradable.

Quilt Wash is easy-to-use because it comes with its own teaspoon so you get the perfect wash every time. The spoon has a convenient hole so you can hang it in your laundry room for easy access. We recommend that you consult a professional before you wash your antique heirloom quilts.

Directions:

Place a teaspoonful of Quilt Wash under the water flow as it enters the washing machine. Cool or tepid water is recommended. When the basin is full, gently submerge your quilt under the water, close the lid and let the machine run through its most gentle cycle. For fine washables be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions

One double walled container of our Quilt Wash is enough product for 48 washes!

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Retayne

  • Stop the Bleed, Color fixative for commercially dyed cotton fabrics.
  • For best results, treat fabric with Retayne before washing it for the first time or placing it into your quilt.

Available in 4 oz. and 16 oz

Synthrapol
Concentrated Surfactant

  • Great for hand dyed fabrics
  • Use in dyebath for even dye results
  • Use before dyeing to remove sizing
  • Removes excess dye from hand dyed fabrics

Available in 4 oz., 16 oz. and 1 gallon


Retayne
4 oz. size
Item Code: 03B2R
Weight: 1.5 lbs
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MSRP: $2.99
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Retayne
16 oz. size
Item Code: 03B2R
Weight: 0.6 lbs
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Synthrapol
4 oz. size
Item Code: 03B2S
Weight: 0.6 lbs
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MSRP: $2.60
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Synthrapol
1 gallon size
Item Code: 03B2S
Weight: 8.7 lb
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MSRP: $52.74
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Synthrapol
16 oz. size
Item Code: 03B2S
Weight: 1.5 lbs
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MSRP: $6.40

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Quilt Journal

 

Quilter's Journal
To record each quilt's story

Quilt Care by Fairfield
Item Code: 03b7a
Weight: 0.8 lb
Our Price: $7.65
MSRP: $8.50

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The Quilters Journal has room to document sixty quilts, including photographs and sections to list the maker, date and locations that are relevant to each quilt.

There is also plenty of room for your thoughts and comments regarding the quilt, recipient, and the times during which the quilt was made. This is a wonderful way to create a chronological history of your work.

The Quilters Journal has room to document the history of sixty quilts. It holds 4" X 6" photos and has a spot to list the dates, recipient and your thoughts about each quilt.

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Storage/ Gift Bags

 

Storage and Gift Bag
The perfect way to present and protect your quilts

 

Twin/Crib Size 18" X 22"

Mfg: Fairfield
Item Code: 3b4c
Weight: 0.5
Our Price: $5.85
Regular Price: $6.50

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  • Made of 100% soft, breathable white cotton fabric

  • This is the ideal way to preserve all of your treasured quilts, fiber art, needlework and fabric heirlooms. Our Gift / Storage Bag is made of 100% soft, breathable white cotton fabric.

  • Every bag has a strong drawstring cord with a barrel closure and is finished with a french seam to prevent fraying. This bag is pretty enough to use as gift wrap.

  • Each bag has a clear pocket that contains a 5" X 8" preprinted index card that has spaces for all pertinent individualized information regarding the quilt. Quilt care instructions are conveniently printed on the reverse side.

 

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Orvus Paste
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Marking Pencil Remover
Lint Magnet

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Storage and Gift Bags

Storage/ Gift Bags

Restoration Fabric Restorer

restoration

Quilt Wash

Quilt Wash


Vintage Textile Soak

Quilt Journal

Quilt Journal

Retayne
Available in 4 oz. and 16 oz.

Retayne

Synthrapol
Available in 4oz., 16 oz. and 1 Gallon

synthrol

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